University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Luanna Emiliano (9) blocks at the net against University of Texas Arlington in a WAC matchup at the UTRGV Fieldhouse on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])PSJA North softball player Ariella Saenz shares a laugh during a ceremony to sign to play Division I softball at Texas A&M Corpus Christi at PSJA North High School on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in PHARR. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Edinburg Vela’s Emma Lucio attempts to rebound the ball against Edinburg High in a 31-6A game at Edinburg High School on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])IDEA North Mission’s Amy Garcia poses with her medals after signing a national letter of intent to attend Boston University at IDEA North Mission on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Jose Bocanegra waits for the start during the 40th Annual All-America City David Chavana 10K Run/Walk In front of Richard R. Flores Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Edinburg . (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees listen to speeches during the unveiling and dedication of the Bethel Garden mural at Bethel Garden on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])PSJA High’s Diego Gomez (11) collides with PSJA North’s Erik Herrera (44) at third base in a District 31-6A game at PSJA North High School on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Retiring Mission police chief Robert Dominguez waves to the crowd at the end of his speech while being celebrated during a luncheon at the Mission Events Center on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Bishop Daniel Flores, right, carries the cross as visitors observe Good Friday at the Stations of the Cross at Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle on Friday, April 15, 2022, in San Juan. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Rio Grand Valley Vipers arrive via SUV as they celebrate their fourth NBA G-League championship title at Bert Ogden Arena on Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])PSJA Southwest’s Angel Hernandez competes in the long jump at the Area 31/32-5A track meet at PSJA Stadium on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Sharyland Pioneer teammates celebrate their victory against Buda Johnson in a Region IV-5A semifinal playoff game 3 at Cabaniss Athletic Complex on Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Corpus Christi. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])U.S. Border Patrol Agent walks near the Rio Grande as the hot sun beats down during a U.S. Border Patrol Border Safety Event on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Participants scream out where they are from during the Pony Softball International World Series opening ceremonies at the McAllen Convention Center on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])“Baby Yoda” adorns the top of a cycling helmet during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Sharyland High’s Nicole Cavazos (3) celebrates her point against Brownsville Veterans during a match at Poundfest Volleyball Tournament at McAllen Memorial High School on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])McAllen Memorial’s Ayden Granados relaxes after finishing the boys varsity 5000 meter as he talks with the press at the 34th Annual Edcouch-Elsa Invitational at David Ybarra Middle School on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Edcouch. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Former Edinburg mayor Richard Molina reacts as he listens to testimony in his voter fraud trail in the 92nd state District Court at the Hidalgo County Courthouse on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])PSJA High quarterback Jaime Lopez (7) passes the ball against Los Fresnos in a non-district match up at PSJA Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])The Donna North High School Spearettes wait to enter the field before the start of the Brownsville Porter verses Donna North football game at Bennie LaPrade Stadium on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Donna. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])The La Joya Palmview varsity football team rally before the start of a District 15-5A-DI game against McAllen Rowe at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in La Joya. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Sharyland Pioneer’s Emily Garcia during football practice at Sharyland Pioneer High School on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Sharyland High’s Kassandra de la Garza (6) celebrates a point against McAllen High in a District 31-5A game at McAllen High School on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Students participate in a ceremony for the 21 students who were lost in the Alton bus crash 33 years ago at Mission High School on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Pallbearers carry the body of U.S. Navy veteran Mark Joseph Griffin during an unaccompanied veteran burial at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Runners warn up against the rising sun before they compete in the Elite race during the RGVCCCA Meet of Champions at the Monte Cristo Golf Course on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Luanna Emiliano (9) blocks at the net against Southern Utah in a WAC game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Deacon Johnny Gonzalez blesses the animals at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Edinburg Economedes cheerleaders rally before the start of a 31-6A opener against PSJA High at PSJA Stadium onThursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Brownsville Veterans running back Michael McHale (2) leaps over Weslaco East defensive player Mario Manzano (17) as he carries the ball in a District 16-15 DI game at Bobby Lackey Stadium on Friday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Weslaco. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Weslaco East drum major Catherine Lopez conducts the band during the playing of the alma matter in a District 16-15 DI game against Brownsville Veterans at Bobby Lackey Stadium on Friday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Weslaco. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Aaron Bazan walks through a group of his football teammates as he is celebrated while leaving DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos hugs former McAllen City Commissioner Veronica Whitacre after breaking ground on a new full commercial cargo facility at the Anzalduas International Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Wendy Lara plays the character of La Catrina during ribbon cutting ceremony for a Die de los Metros Offend Exhibit at the McAllen Miller International Airport on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Sharyland Pioneer’s Irvin Manzanarez (33) and other teammates prepare for a start of the 9th Snakeskin Classic during the playing of the school songs on the sidelines in a District 16-5A DII game against Sharyland High at Richard Thompson Stadium on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Vendor Maria Ayala adjust her head piece at Halloween Party in the Park at Quinta Mazatlan on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])A girl walks pasted a marquee is support of Michelle Vallejo, Democratic candidate for U.S.District 15, during a rally at Cine El Rey on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Children wear scary costumes as they gather candy during Thunk or Treat at the Pharr Police station on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])PSJA North quarterback Alejandro Aparicio (3) passes the ball against Rio Grande City in a District 15-5A DI at PSJA Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])An inmate cuts the hair of an other in an open area at the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])McAllen Memorial running back Max Alaniz-Choy (23) watches out for McAllen High defenders as he carrie the ball in a District 15-5A DI game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Darien Alvarado, 4, touches the flag planted near the head stone of his great great uncle U.S. Army Veteran Corporal Antonion De Jesus Tijerina who was marked as MIA/KIA in Unsan, Korea in 1950 at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Mission.Col. Frank Plummer, veteran of multiple wars, is acknowledged during a Veterans Day ceremony as they pay tribute to local veterans at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in McAllen.Veterans salute during the playing of “Taps” at a Veterans Day ceremony as they pay tribute to local veterans at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in McAllen.Attendees stand as they pay tribute to local veterans during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in McAllen.University of Texas Rio Grande Valley guard Derrius Ward (0) attempts to drive through the University of St. Francis defense in a non-conference matchup at the UTRGV Fieldhouse on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Edinburg.Rodrigo San Vicente, 10, stands next to his mother Rosa Vasquez at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Edinburg.Ziah Campos, 8 months, touchs the branches of a fresh cut tree of a as patrons choose a Christmas trees on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in McAllen.Children look over at the lit Christmas tree during a lighting ceremony at Pharr City Hall on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Pharr.University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Iyana Dorsey (2) celebrates with teammates in the middle of the court after defeating Texas A&M Corpus Christi in overtime 65-68 in a non-conference game at the UTRGV Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Edinburg.Jose Angel Rebollar plays on the floor of his home on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Edinburg.Portaits of those remembered are carried as World AIDS Day is observed during a commemoration ceremony at Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle National Shrine on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in San Juan.(Joel Martinez | [email protected])Children enter as McAllen ISD students received a $50 dollars gift card to shop at a Target store as part of Target’s Heroes for Helpers grant on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in McAllen.Children play in the fake snow during the McAllen Holiday Parade at the McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Twins Ezequiel, left and Abraham Alvarado, 3, make faces as they play at home on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Mission. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
