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Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Story Links RIO GRANDE VALLEY – For the last 11 years, Bryan Smith has donned a vest and a headset to broadcast athletic events for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), primarily serving as the color commentator for Vaqueros volleyball, soccer, and basketball. Now, he will be stepping into the primary play-by-play role to anchor UTRGV’s broadcast talent for the aforementioned sports and baseball. Smith takes over for Jonah Goldberg, his main broadcast partner since 2015 who recently departed UTRGV for other professional opportunities after 16 seasons as the play-by-play announcer.…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Story Links RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday the addition of Carter Lyles as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Lyles spent the last two years as the Pitching Coach at the University of Charleston. In this role, he coordinated daily operational activities for the baseball program, including scheduling, communication and organizational management. He also assists with recruiting logistics, official visit coordination, travel planning and student-athlete support. “Carter brings a unique perspective to our compliance office…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Dekedran Thorn had 21 points in UT Rio Grande Valley’s 83-73 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday night.Thorn added five steals for the Vaqueros (13-9, 5-6 Southland Conference). Howard Fleming Jr. scored 17 points and added six rebounds. Marshal Destremau shot 6 of 6 from the field and 2 for 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 16 points.Garry Clark finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds and four assists for the Islanders (14-9, 7-4). Texas A&M-CC also got 15 points and six rebounds from…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from The Sporting Kansas City Academy went a perfect three-for-three on Saturday at Swope Soccer Village, collecting a treble of wins over the Rio Grande Valley Toros FC Academy as the 2021-22 MLS NEXT season continued. The U-19s rolled to a 5-0 triumph, while the U-17s were equally commanding in a 4-0 victory of their own. The U-15s had a sterner test but nevertheless prevailed 3-1 thanks to an excellent second-half performance. Led by head coach Rumba Munthali, the Sporting KC U-19s struck early and often in a comprehensive display against…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Story Links RIO GRANDE VALLEY – For nearly four decades and counting, Gabriel Valdez has been creating a basketball legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. Valdez was widely considered the best high school player in the Valley in the mid 1980s as he starred for the Weslaco High Panthers. He earned a scholarship to play NCAA Division I basketball for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley legacy institution Pan American University, where he became an All-American South Conference honoree by the end of his career. He has led…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (6-16, 2-9 WAC) at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (13-9, 6-5 WAC)Huntsville, Texas; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: SFA hosts the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros after Latrell Jossell scored 23 points in SFA’s 75-64 loss to the Tarleton State Texans.The ‘Jacks have gone 7-4 in home games. SFA is 5-8 against opponents with a winning record.The Vaqueros are 2-9 against WAC opponents. UT Rio Grande Valley is seventh in the WAC scoring 73.0 points per game and is shooting 42.4%.SFA scores 77.5 points per game,…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Steve Taylor, Reporter ESCOBARES, Texas — When news spread last week of the passing of Juan Escobar, tributes quickly poured in celebrating his multifaceted legacy. Friends, former colleagues, and regional leaders recalled a life of extraordinary public service: a decorated Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient, a Marine Corps presidential pallbearer who helped lay Presidents Harry S. Truman and Lyndon B. Johnson to rest, a former school board president, Kleberg County Judge, state Representative, and Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Famer. Yet, beyond the athletic accolades, military…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Special to the Rio Grande Guardian Edinburg, Texas: DHR Health is delighted to announce that orthopaedic surgeon, Kip Owen, MD, FAAOS has been re-elected to the Council of Delegates for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) for a second consecutive, three-year term. The AOSSM is a professional organization dedicated to providing knowledge, skills, and continuing education to its member practitioners. In his role on this national committee, Dr. Owen will spearhead grassroots outreach initiatives, foster communication with other physicians at a local level, and provide a forum for…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Story Links RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Athletic Department is taking a look back at a historic calendar year through a series of stories titled, “Year In Review.” This is the third installment of the series which has reviewed UTRGV’s facilities enhancements and competitive excellence in 2024. Baseball Finishes 39th in NCAA in Regular Season Attendance Baseball ranked 39th among the 305 NCAA Division I baseball teams in total and average attendance during the 2024 season.UTRGV welcomed a program record 62,132…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by Mayor David Moreno and officials from the City of Donna, delivered $2 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding he secured for Phase Two construction of the Donna Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Image courtesy of The Office of Rep. GonzalezTexas Border BusinessDONNA, Texas – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by Mayor David Moreno and officials from the City of Donna, delivered $2 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding he secured for Phase Two construction of the Donna Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Specifically, the funds will be used to develop the South side of the park with new recreational amenities, including a covered basketball pavilion, playground area, dog park, restrooms, workout stations, and a market walk for community events and vendors.“A healthy, more connected community…