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RIP, Narcos’ Carlos Muñoz Portal.

Despite the fact that all the blood and gore in Netflix’s Narcos might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it still doesn’t detract from one simple fact: it’s a great,...

RGV in dire need of blood donors

It’s easy not to think about blood until you need it. Then it’s a big deal. Especially if there is none of your type to be had, and physicians need...

Two women charged with bank theft: one pleads guilty; other risks trial

McALLEN – With the arrests – one in mid-2016; the other in early 2017 – of two women who used to work at the failed First National Bank of Edinburg,...

Judge Garcia still #1

Fri, 2017-09-15 13:53 admin

By G. Romero Wendorf

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Patterson outside the courtroom Monday.

Photographer: Gregg Wendorf

Big moment finally arrives Judge lectures me?

Wed, 2017-09-13 00:00 Anonymous

After covering this capital murder case for the past 25 months, the big day looks like it has finally arrived: the state’s case (capital murder trial) against Monica Melissa Patterson...

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Copy of letter sent to The Advance last week. (Name of law firm intentionally blurred.)

IDEA Public Schools files lawsuit in Travis County challenging decision

Wed, 2017-09-13 00:00 Anonymous

Two weeks ago, it seemed as if The Advance News Journal would finally get its news-story hands on what it’s been in search of for the better part of this...

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PSJA North running back Juan Elizondo runs behind his blocker, including Vonzell Griffin (17) during the first half of Friday night’s home game against visiting Donna. Elizondo rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough as Donna won 24-20.

--Photo by Henry Miller

Donna chalks up improbable win over PSJA North

Wed, 2017-09-13 00:00 Anonymous

“The Donna Redskins grew up Friday night.” That’s what Donna Head Coach Ramiro Leal said to his group after Friday night’s improbable come-frombehind victory 24-20 over PSJA North on the...

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Carlos Aquino Pacheco

Jorge Antonio Calvo

Jose Miguel Montemayor

Jose Reyes Sanchez

Arrest and Arraignment of Home-Invasion Suspects

Wed, 2017-09-13 00:00 Anonymous

San Juan police announced this week that they have arrested four suspects tied to a home invasion that dates back to last April (the 24th). It was then reported that...

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Pharr Mayor Dr. Ambrosio “Amos” Hernandez

Pharr mayor sets the matter to rest: He won’t run for county judge Decision clears way for Richard Cortez?

Wed, 2017-09-13 00:00 Anonymous

Will Pharr Mayor “Amos” Hernandez run for Hidalgo County judge, or won’t he? In the world of Hidalgo County politics, rife with chisme (gossip), that’s been one of the questions...

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PSJA Memorial ECHS students Serina Kornegay and Jennifer Crossman wrote a feature story on this year’s Operation Lone Star event at PSJA ECHS as part of their internship at the Rio Grande Guardian.

Partnerships with local businesses provide internships for PSJA ISD students

Wed, 2017-09-13 00:00 Anonymous

PHARR – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD partnered with numerous local businesses this summer to ensure high school students gained work experience in the field of their choice. As part of the...

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By Davis Rankin FUTURO McAllen

It’s not the sky falling; it’s the ceiling

Wed, 2017-09-13 00:00 Anonymous

For the people who work in the McAllen Parks & Recreation offices, help is on the way. City commissioners at their Monday meeting to set in motion plans for a...

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PSJA Memorial Head Volleyball Coach Angie Gonzales (middle) has coached Deserey Gomez (left) and her sister Kristi Gomez (right) all four years on varsity for the Lady Wolverines, who many consider are the front runners for a district title this year.

PSJA Memorial’s Kristi Gomez (4) celebrates with her team after a kill during a match earlier this season against Donna. Kristi and her sister Deserey Gomez have led the Lady Wolverines this year into contention for a district title.

PSJA Memorial sisters lead Wolverines to winning record

Tue, 2017-09-05 20:42 News Staff

By Henry Miller

Kristi and Deserey Gomez remember the rude treatment they received one day as young girls when they asked a group of kids playing volleyball if they could join them.

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McAllen Memorial running back Campbell Speights (5) attempts a pass to wide receiver Sean Skaugen during the first series of their game Friday night against Sharyland Pioneer. The pass was incomplete but the visiting Mustangs won, 42-24.

Sharyland Pioneer wide receiver Andrew Moss (85) leaps to haul in a pass from quarterback Jacob Rosales while McAllen Memorial defensive back Isagani Luistro (24) during Friday night’s game at Sharyland Pioneer. The visiting Mustangs won, 42-24.

McAllen Memorial tops Sharyland Pioneer in season-opener

Tue, 2017-09-05 20:39 News Staff

By Henry Miller

McAllen Memorial head football coach Bill Littleton didn’t know what to expect going into the first high school football game of the season at Sharyland Pioneer.