This year, the 9th Annual James Richard Closner Foundation Golf Tournament will be In Memory of James’ cousin who sadly lost his battle with cancer last month, James (JR) Closner. They were inseparable on earth and now they are together rejoicing in heaven. Cancer may have taken them, but their […]
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Aspire Enterprise zeros in on local farm, students helping businesses owner
By RAUL GARCIA JR | WESLACO WORLD WESLACO — Victoria Eschete knows all about hard work. She is up before most people tending to the livestock, manufacturing livestock feed and selling packaged meats for Eschete Livestock Company, a family owned business she operates with her husband Lance Eschete and their […]
Lady Panthers fall to Lady Sabercats at home
STAFF REPORTS | Weslaco World WESLACO — The Lady Panther hosted Edingburg Vela Lady Sabercats for a dual on the hardwood. Both teams came into the contest strong. It was Vela High who was able to come out of the battle with the 57-49 victory. Editor’s note, support the Weslaco […]
Vaqueros chasing “Ws” for Coach Hill
UTRGV MEN’S BASKETBALL DEDICATING SEASON TO MEMORY OF LEW HILL November 1, 2021 RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that the men’s basketball team is dedicating the 2021-22 season to the memory of former head coach Lew Hill, who passed away tragically […]
Texans will decide eight proposed amendments to the state Constitution on Nov. 2. Here’s what you need to know.
BY ANDREW ZHANG | Texas Tribune Texas voters can soon weigh in on potential changes to the state’s Constitution regarding religious services, eligibility requirements for judges, county infrastructure and more. Election day is Nov. 2, and early voting begins Oct. 18 and lasts until Oct. 29. The proposed additions to the […]
Zapata kicks her way into the UTRGV soccer record books
ZAPATA BECOMES UTRGV WOMEN’S SOCCER’S ALL-TIME POINTS LEADER IN WIN OVER ABILENE CHRISTIAN October 28, 2021 RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Junior Emily Zapata became the all-time points leader in The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) women’s soccer history as the Vaqueros beat the Abilene Christian University Wildcats 2-1 on Thursday at the […]
Weslaco East girls tee off at Donna Golf tourney
The Varsity Girls Golf Team had a great showing at their first tournament of the season. The girls competed at the RGVGCA Donna Golf Invitational Tournament held at Tierra Santa.
Weslaco High JV boys golf team finishes third at LA Joya Invitational
WHS Boys JV golf team placed 3rd at the La Joya invitational. Hunter Robles placed 5th individually.
Vaqueros too tough at the net, defeat Islanders 3-2
UTRGV VOLLEYBALL WINS SHOWDOWN IN CORPUS CHRISTI October 25, 2021 CORPUS CHRISTI – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball beat the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 3-2 (20-25, 25-22, 20-25, 25-18, 16-14) as part of the South Texas Showdown, presented by Navy Army Community Credit Union, on Monday at […]
Wildcats victorious 48-12 over Lobos
By RAUL GARCIA JR | Weslaco World WESLACO — The Wildcats poured an avalanche of offense, put up a brick wall in their stunning win against the La Joya Palmview Lobos. Weslaco East (4-2, 4-2) went on a 48-12 scoring rampage to defeat Palmview (3-4, 2-4). The Wildcats are currently […]