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RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Junior Hasan Abdul-Hakim hit a game-winning jumper with one second left in overtime to send The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men’s basketball team to an 81-80 victory over the Seattle U Redhawks on Thursday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. The Redhawks…

Ted Cruz, under pressure to endorse Trump, says he’s watching Iowa

Ted Cruz, under pressure to endorse Trump, says he’s watching Iowa By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 10, 2024 “Ted Cruz, under pressure to endorse Trump, says he’s watching Iowa” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…

PSJA Memorial Wolverines handle business at C.E. Vail Basketball Classic

BY RAUL GARCIA JR | The Pharr Press PSJA Memorial Wolverines picked up two wins at the C.E. Vail Basketball Classic. The Wolverines are back on a wining streak after being handed a loss to the Weslaco High Panthers. The…

PSJA Bears take the court at C.E. Vail Basketball Classic

BY RAUL GARCIA JR | The Pharr Press Game pics of the PSJA ISD Bears competing at the C.E. Vail Basketball Classic in La Feria, Texas. The Bears will take the court again today. On day one of the tournament…

One in five Texans lives in a floodplain, state’s first-ever analysis shows

By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune July 28, 2023 “One in five Texans lives in a floodplain, state’s first-ever analysis shows” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

Property Taxes not cut just yet

Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know. By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune July 28, 2023 “Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect….

Walsh takes helm at Texas A&M

Texas A&M University System regents name Mark Welsh interim president of flagship campus By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2023 “Texas A&M University System regents name Mark Welsh interim president of flagship campus” was first published by The…