Reading a million words

Kira Kateri Hernandez poses next to books she has read Wednesday May 14, 2014 in Pharr. Hernandez read more than 8.25 million words for the 2013-2014 school year. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Wendy Davis opens campaign office in McAllen

Texas State Senator Wendy Davis talks to supporters during her grand opening of a McAllen campaign office Monday May 12, 2014 in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Texas State Senator Wendy Davis signs the running shoes of Paul Henley after she announced her grand opening of a McAllen campaign office Monday May 12, 2014 in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Texas State Senator Wendy Davis shakes hands with Jerry Guinn during her grand opening of a McAllen campaign office Monday May 12, 2014 in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

UIL Track and Field State Championship

Mission Veterans' Guillermo Galvan throws as he competes in the boys 4A shot put during the UIL Track and Field State Championship Friday May 9, 2014 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Galvan won first place. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Port Isabel Daniela Murchison prepares to throw in the girls 4A shot put during the UIL Track and Field State Championship Friday May 9, 2014 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Photo by Gabe Hernandez Edcouch-Elsa's Krysta Martinez runs in the girls 4A 1600 meter run during the UIL Track and Field State Championship Friday May 9, 2014 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Brownsville Hanna's Juan Uribe runs in the boys 5A 3200-meter run during the UIL Track and Field State Championship Saturday May 10, 2014 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Port Isabel's Daniela Murchinson prepares to throw in the girls 3A discus during the UIL Track and Field State Championship Saturday May 10, 2014 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com La Joya Palmview's Felipe Valencia throws in the boys 5A shot put during the UIL Track and Field State Championship Saturday May 10, 2014 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Alec Garcia, back, hands the baton off to teammate Justin Harris at the boys 5A 4x400-meter relay during the UIL Track and Field State Championship Saturday May 10, 2014 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Region IV-5A Track & Field Championship

La Joya's Michael Guerrero reacts after crossing the finish line in the 3,200 meter run during the Region IV-5A Track & Field Championship Friday April 25, 2014 at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com La Joya Palmview's Felipe Valencia prepares to throw as he competes in the shot put during the Region IV-5A Track & Field Championship Friday April 25, 2014 at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mercedes' Jacklyn Flores jumps in the long jump during the Region IV-4A Track & Field Championship Friday April 25, 2014 at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg Vela's Brendon Rivera clears 6'11 as he competes in the high jump during the Region IV-5A Track & Field Championship Friday April 25, 2014 at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna's Vince Castillo jumps as he competes in the 300-meter hurdles during the Region IV-5A Track & Field Championship Saturday April 26, 2014 at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Harlingen South's Marco Castro celebrates after winning second place in the 100-meter dash during the Region IV-5A Track & Field Championship Saturday April 26, 2014 at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Stations of the Cross

People gather around the 13th station during the Stations of the Cross Friday April 18, 2014 at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine in San Juan, Texas. People from around the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico gather to pray and remember the depictions of the final hours in Jesus’ life. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com People touch as they pray around the 11th station during the Stations of the Cross Friday April 18, 2014 at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine in San Juan, Texas. People from around the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico gather to pray and remember the depictions of the final hours in Jesus’ life. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Bishop Daniel Flores prays as people gather around the fifth station during the Stations of the Cross Friday April 18, 2014 at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine in San Juan, Texas. People from around the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico gather to pray and remember the depictions of the final hours in Jesus’ life. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Arnold Enriguez prays on the 10th station during the Stations of the Cross Friday April 18, 2014 at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine in San Juan, Texas. People from around the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico gather to pray and remember the depictions of the final hours in Jesus’ life. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com People gather around and follow Bishop Daniel Flores, center, as they walk to the last station during the Stations of the Cross Friday April 18, 2014 at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine in San Juan, Texas. People from around the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico gather to pray and remember the depictions of the final hours in Jesus’ life. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Immigrants detained

Immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally are transported to a bus after U.S. Border Patrol agents detained about 75 immigrants who'd been living in hut for several days in a brushy area Thursday April 17, 2014 near North 10 St. and Sprague St. in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Everado Sanchez from Honduras, an immigrant suspected of being in the country illegally, waits with other immigrants after U.S. Border Patrol agents detained about 75 immigrants who'd been living in hut for several days in a brushy area Thursday April 17, 2014 near North 10 St. and Sprague St. in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A hut made out of grass and tree limbs are viewed after U.S. Border Patrol agents detained about 75 immigrants who'd been living in hut for several days in a brushy area Thursday April 17, 2014 near North 10 St. and Sprague St. in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally sit in a group after U.S. Border Patrol agents detained about 75 immigrants who'd been living in hut for several days in a brushy area Thursday April 17, 2014 near North 10 St. and Sprague St. in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally are escorted by Hidalgo County Constable after U.S. Border Patrol agents detained about 75 immigrants who'd been living in hut for several days in a brushy area Thursday April 17, 2014 near North 10 St. and Sprague St. in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A hut made out of grass and tree limbs are viewed after U.S. Border Patrol agents detained about 75 immigrants who'd been living in hut for several days in a brushy area Thursday April 17, 2014 near North 10 St. and Sprague St. in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally are escorted to a transportation bus after U.S. Border Patrol agents detained about 75 immigrants who'd been living in hut for several days in a brushy area Thursday April 17, 2014 near North 10 St. and Sprague St. in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally sit in a group after U.S. Border Patrol agents detained about 75 immigrants who'd been living in hut for several days in a brushy area Thursday April 17, 2014 near North 10 St. and Sprague St. in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com U.S. Border Patrol agents and Hidalgo County Constables look for immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally Thursday April 17, 2014 near North 10 St. and Sprague St. in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally are escorted after U.S. Border Patrol agents detained about 75 immigrants who'd been living in hut for several days in a brushy area Thursday April 17, 2014 near North 10 St. and Sprague St. in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Soccer: Schertz Clemens vs Valley View

Valley View's Jose Soto reacts after scoring a goal past Schertz Clemens' goalie Christian Overman during the regional semifinal Friday April 14, 2014 at Cabaniss Soccer Field in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Valley View's Avi Garcia gets tripped by Schertz Clemens' defenders leading to a penalty kick and a goal by Jose Soto during the regional semifinal Friday April 14, 2014 at Cabaniss Soccer Field in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Valley View's Eduardo De La Garza watches as Schertz Clemens' goalie Christian Overman stops the ball during the regional semifinal Friday April 14, 2014 at Cabaniss Soccer Field in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Valley View's Avi Garcia and Schertz Clemens' Alex Bridges watch the ball as they fight for possession during the regional semifinal Friday April 14, 2014 at Cabaniss Soccer Field in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Valley View's players celebrate after defeating Schertz Clemens during the regional semifinal Friday April 14, 2014 at Cabaniss Soccer Field in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Soccer: PSJA Southwest vs Georgetown

PSJA Southwest's Jesus Acosta reacts after losing to Georgetown during the regional semifinal Friday April 14, 2014 at Cabaniss Soccer Field in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com PSJA Southwest's Uriel Garcia and Georgetown's Darrin Speer reach for the ball during the regional semifinal Friday April 14, 2014 at Cabaniss Soccer Field in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com PSJA Southwest's Michael Martin reacts after he miss the goal against Georgetown during the regional semifinal Friday April 14, 2014 at Cabaniss Soccer Field in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com PSJA Southwest's German Beltran dribbles the ball against Georgetown's Camden Lepley, left, and Matthew Motakef during the regional semifinal Friday April 14, 2014 at Cabaniss Soccer Field in Corpus Christi. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

New Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra

Former Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Constable J.E. “Eddie” Guerra shakes hands after he was appointed interim sheriff for Hidalgo County during the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court meeting Wednesday April 2, 2014 at the Edinburg City Hall in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Former Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Constable J.E. “Eddie” Guerra walks away after talking to Hidalgo County commissions and judge during the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court meeting Wednesday April 2, 2014 at the Edinburg City Hall in Edinburg. Guerra became interim sheriff for Hidalgo County. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Former Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Constable J.E. “Eddie” Guerra hugs his mother Carmen Guerra after becoming the interim sheriff for Hidalgo County during the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court meeting Wednesday April 2, 2014 at the Edinburg City Hall in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Greg Abbott visits Sam Houston Elementary School in Weslaco.

Attorney General Greg Abbott waves at students as he enters Sam Houston Elementary School Monday March 31, 2014 in Weslaco, Texas. Abbott talked about his first portion of his three-part "Education Texans" policy during a news conference. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Attorney General Greg Abbott talks about about his first portion of his three-part "Education Texans" policy during a news conference Monday March 31, 2014 at Sam Houston Elementary School in Weslaco, Texas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Students from Sam Houston Elementary School hold a sign as they cheer for Attorney General Greg Abbott as he visited the school Monday March 31, 2014 in Weslaco, Texas. Abbott talked about his first portion of his three-part "Education Texans" policy during a news conference. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Soccer: Brownsville Rivera vs McAllen High

Brownsville Rivera's Dalia Ruiz and McAllen High's Gaby Gonzalez hit the ball during the Bi-District playoff game Friday March 28, 2014 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Brownsville Rivera's Stephanie Ramirez reaches for the ball against McAllen High during the Bi-District playoff game Friday March 28, 2014 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High's Quetzal Toren, top, celebrates with teammate Shaney Warren after scoring a goal against Brownsville Rivera during the Bi-District playoff game Friday March 28, 2014 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Brownsville Rivera's Stephanie Ramirez stops the ball as McAllen High's Anna Hover tries to score during the Bi-District playoff game Friday March 28, 2014 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com