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John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School: 88% of the 425 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By West RGV News | Feb 29, 2024

Of the 425 students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School in Rio Grande City, 374 (88%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to West RGV News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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A look at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Edinb, a nursing home in Edinburg, Texas

By West RGV News | Feb 29, 2024

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Edinb was one of the four non-profit facility nursing homes in Hidalgo County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hidalgo County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 24

By West RGV News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2020-21 School Year: 3.3% of the 90 students at Mercedes Early College Academy not on "college track"

By West RGV News | Feb 29, 2024

Of the 90 students at Mercedes Early College Academy in Mercedes, three (3.3%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to West RGV News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Wednesday, February 28: Humble High School standout Anthony Tejada’s college team loses to Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Edinburg, Texas.

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Evan Janner, former Canyon High School standout, played on Wednesday, February 28 in NCAA Division I game

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Edinburg, Texas.

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On Wednesday, February 28, former Hudson High School standout Hank Warren’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I game

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The UTRGV Vaqueros lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders on Wednesday, February 28.

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Riverside High School standout Orlando Samaniego’s college team lost in NCAA Division I game on Wednesday, February 28

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The UTRGV Vaqueros lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders on Wednesday, February 28.

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Americas High School was well-represented by Adrian Torres and four former teammates now on UTRGV Vaqueros during the NCAA Division I game on Wednesday, February 28

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The UTRGV Vaqueros lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders on Wednesday, February 28.

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CJ Valdez and Tyler Valdez, former Perry High School standouts, played on Wednesday, February 28 in NCAA Division I game

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Edinburg, Texas.

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Wednesday, February 28: Dripping Springs High School standout Zach Tjelmeland’s college team loses to Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The UTRGV Vaqueros lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders on Wednesday, February 28.

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Scripps Ranch High School standout Steven Lancia’s college team lost in NCAA Division I game on Wednesday, February 28

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Edinburg, Texas.

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Mays High School standout Tervell Johnson’s college team lost in NCAA Division I game on Wednesday, February 28

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The UTRGV Vaqueros lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders on Wednesday, February 28.

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Sinton High School standout Wyatt Wiatrek’s college team lost in NCAA Division I game on Wednesday, February 28

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The UTRGV Vaqueros lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders on Wednesday, February 28.

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On Wednesday, February 28, former Skyline High School standout Kade York’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I game

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Edinburg, Texas.

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Eastlake High School standouts Aaron Sanchez and Robert Bonilla’s college team lost in NCAA Division I game on Wednesday, February 28

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Edinburg, Texas.

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Psja North High School standout Damian Rodriguez’s college team lost in NCAA Division I game on Wednesday, February 28

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Edinburg, Texas.

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Matt Mendez, former Del Rio High School standout, played on Wednesday, February 28 in NCAA Division I game

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The UTRGV Vaqueros lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders on Wednesday, February 28.

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Jacob Sanchez and Julius Ramirez, former Psja High School standouts, played on Wednesday, February 28 in NCAA Division I game

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The UTRGV Vaqueros lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders on Wednesday, February 28.

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Wednesday, February 28: Dawson High School standout Jalen Freeman’s college team loses to Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders

By West RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Edinburg, Texas.