Jesse Cardenas was hired last week to be the Lady Bobcats’ volleyball coach. From the onset, he realized how challenging it’s going to be for ...

By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Jarvis Christian University in Hawkins is the next stop in the athletic chapter of Abril Soto’s young life after she signed a scholarship to play for the ...

By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS For over two decades, the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum has honored the artists and contributors who have shaped the distinctive sound ...

By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS A new sound is rising from the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, and it’s rooted in rhythm, tradition, and a city determined to take center stage. With ...