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Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Valley View’s Melanie Perez (13) releases a pitch to Palmview’s Bianca Fernandez (6) during the 4th inning of a softball game at Palmview High school softball field on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (Delcia Lopez/The Monitor | [email protected]) PHARR — The Valley View Tigers were unsure if they would get the opportunity to take to the diamond to play out their 2021 season. But, despite the COVID-19 pandemic that interrupted softball season throughout the Rio Grande Valley and beyond, the Tigers made the most of their opportunities during their return to…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Photo Credit: International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the world’s highest court governing oceans, has said that nations must take action to prevent marine pollution and curb the effects of heat-trapping gases. Although the court’s statement isn’t legally binding, it is a groundbreaking, unanimous advisory opinion. It also sets the stage for bringing future claims against polluting countries. As The New York Times reported, the judges ruled that greenhouse gases pollute marine environments, and countries can be held accountable…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Only have a minute? Listen instead The Rio Grande Valley has long been called a legal desert, with one lawyer for every 780 residents. This compares to a state average of one for every 310 Texans, and even more in larger metropolitan areas. That lack of legal services is even more acute considering the greater need for legal services along the border, where many people have to deal with legal challenges regarding immigration and cross-border travel and trade. Unfortunately, there has been no law school in the region that would…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico speaks to supporters upon arrival at a “Talarico for Texas: La Frontera Tour” campaign rally at Memo’s Restaurant on July 13, 2026 in Del Rio, Texas. Talarico continues campaigning across the state against Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ahead of the Nov. 3 general elections. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesSANDERSON – On a recent Monday morning in this dusty, little town on the eastern fringes of the Big Bend, I’m standing in the backyard of the picturesque Desert Air Motel. Around me are…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from The Rio Grande Valley is one of our nation’s most homogeneous, with a population that is 92% Latino, and a majority of that population remain loyal to their Latin roots, with 75% identifying themselves as Roman Catholic. A majority of other residents adhere to various other Christian denominations. As a main entry point for immigrants from around the world including the Caribbean and Asia, the Valley’s population is changing, and to their credit most local residents have welcomed our new neighbors. Those changes, and that admirable tolerance, isn’t just ethnic…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Only have a minute? Listen instead Education in the Rio Grande Valley has long fought negative characterizations, both of the schools and of the families whose children need a good education to help improve their future prospects. Absenteeism in the past was high, higher education offerings were inadequate, and public schools were considered low-performing. To the credit of all involved, we have seen dramatic improvement in every metric. More families show commitment to ensuring that their children earn their high school diplomas and go on to college if they wish.…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Only have a minute? Listen instead Officials from Hidalgo and Willacy counties break ground on a project to restore the Raymondville Drain during a ceremony in eastern Willacy County Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (Dina Arévalo | [email protected]) The state of Texas has made transformative investments in the Raymondville Drain Project, recognizing its critical importance for the future of communities in the Rio Grande Valley. As vice chair of the Senate Finance Committee, I have been honored to work with our Hidalgo County commissioners and drainage district staff to secure funding…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Only have a minute? Listen instead By Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune EDINBURG — At 50 years old, Abel Gonzalez says he’s happy to be involved in his eight-year dream career of filmmaking, something he sees as fostering the budding film industry in the Rio Grande Valley. But, he still has some anxieties. He’s worried that a family member — who’s a U.S. citizen — will be targeted by immigration officials because he speaks minimal English. He’s concerned that rural parts of the Valley are not adequately represented politically,…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Only have a minute? Listen instead Most Rio Grande Valley students are back in class by now, and parents can enjoy the break from having to keep their children occupied and out of trouble during the summer break. Many students and families now reflect on the past few months — a “what I did on my summer vacation” evaluation — and start making plans for next year’s vacation trip or setting goals for the school year. State officials would be wise to make similar reviews regarding the policies they set…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Over 100 bicycle riders took to the streets for the Ride Of Silence Wednesday May 17, 2017 in McAllen. The death of McAllen cyclist Melissa Robles, who was struck by a motorist on Feb. 19 in south McAllen, just weeks before her 33rd birthday, undoubtedly will be on the minds of many tonight as our communities collectively gather and participate in various Ride of Silence events throughout the Rio Grande Valley to commemorate cyclists killed or hurt on area roads. In McAllen, Robles’ brother is scheduled to tell participants how…