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 […]
Still time to get Battle of the Beach UTRGV basketball game tickets
APPROXIMATELY 100 TICKETS REMAINING FOR UTRGV SOUTH PADRE ISLAND BATTLE ON THE BEACH Special to Weslaco World News RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday that approximately 100 tickets for the inaugural UTRGV South Padre Island Battle on the Beach, featuring […]
Highlights: McAllen Rowe 21, Weslaco East 7 Final
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 […]
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UTRGV ATHLETICS TO HOST FREE EVENTS FOR UTRGV STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF AT GALAXY BOWLING AND TOPGOLF November 1, 2021 RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday plans to host free events for UTRGV students, faculty and staff on […]
Weslaco East Wildcats host Palmview Lobos for their Friday Night Lights matchup
By RAUL GARCIA JR | Weslaco World WESLACO — Weslaco East Head Coach Mike Burgett and company look to get back into the winners column after taking a close 21-14 loss to McAllen High last week. The Wildcats (3-2, 3-2) welcome the Lobos (3-3, 2-3) who look to extend their […]
CEREMONY IN MEMORY OF CHILDREN LOST TOO SOON
Valley parents who have lost a child too soon will have the opportunity to flick on a tea light candle in memory of their baby during a “Wave of Light” ceremony on Wednesday, October 13 in Weslaco, Harlingen, and Mission. Parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy or […]
PSJA Wolverines defeat Wesalco East on the mat
Wolverine Wrestling Team hosted the Wesalco Wildcats at their first dual meet of the season against on Monday. The Wolverines boys won 56 to 6 and the girls tied 6-6.