Think 39

Franky Ray Ramirez wears a "Think 39" shirt Friday Nov. 15, 2013 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. The March of Dimes recognized McAllen Medical Center for reducing elective induction and C-Sections. Ramirez was born in 39 weeks. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Baby Villarreal, bottom, cries as RN Bonnie Ralls, changes Alexis Josue Lopez Friday Nov. 15, 2013 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. The March of Dimes recognized McAllen Medical Center for reducing elective induction and C-Sections. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Josh Montemayor holds his son Ryan Matthew Friday Nov. 15, 2013 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. The March of Dimes recognized McAllen Medical Center for reducing elective induction and C-Sections. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Letter of Intent at University of Arkansas

Pilar Aleman, left, celebrates as Ileana Louella Aleman, center, gets a hug from recruiter Rey Navarro, right, from the University of Arkansas after signing her letter of intent to play softball for the University of Arkansas Thursday Nov. 14, 2013 at PSJA North High School in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Ileana Louella Aleman, center, smiles as she gets her photo taken with friends after signing her letter of intent to play softball for the University of Arkansas Thursday Nov. 14, 2013 at PSJA North High School in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Friend of Ileana Louella Aleman take photos with their phones as she signs her letter of intent to play softball for the University of Arkansas Thursday Nov. 14, 2013 at PSJA North High School in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Ileana Louella Aleman gets her photo taken with her friends after signing her letter of intent to play softball for the University of Arkansas Thursday Nov. 14, 2013 at PSJA North High School in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Brownsville Rivera vs McAllen High

Brownsville Rivera's Crystal Perez hits the ball against McAllen High Tuesday Nov. 12, 2013 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Brownsville Rivera's players celebrate after scoring against McAllen High Tuesday Nov. 12, 2013 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Brownsville Rivera's Crystal Perez hits the ball against McAllen High Tuesday Nov. 12, 2013 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High's Lexi Giusti, left, and Sydney Pemelton reach for the ball against Brownsville Rivera Tuesday Nov. 12, 2013 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High's Aly Munoz sets the ball up against Brownsville Rivera Tuesday Nov. 12, 2013 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High's Shaney Wilson reacts after losing to Brownsville Rivera Tuesday Nov. 12, 2013 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Veterans Day

Col. Frank Plummer is silhouetted as he talks about the dedication of the American Spire of Honor during the Veterans Day ceremony Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Students from Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School wave American flags as the American Spire of Honor is dedicated during the Veterans Day ceremony Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Students from Thigpen-Zavala Elementary wave American flags during the Veterans Day ceremony Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com The American Spire of Honor during the Veterans Day ceremony Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Houston vs UTPA

UTPA's Shaquille Hines loses the ball against Houston's L.J. Rose Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Justin Leathers, center, fights for the position against Houston's TaShawn Thomas, left, and Brandon Morris Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Justin Leathers reacts after being called for a foul against Houston Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Justin Leathers looks to pass the ball after recovering the ball against Houston Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Javron Farrell fights for a loose ball against Houston's L.J. Rose Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Diwali Celebration

Valeria Yepez Conde from the Prima Donna International Dance Studio wears traditional jewelry as she perform a Bollywood Mujra dance Sunday Nov. 10, 2013 at the McAllen Public Library in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg vs McAllen Rowe

McAllen Rowe's Mayda Garcia, right, celebrates after scoring against Edinburg during the area-round match Saturday Nov. 9, 2013 at McAllen Rowe High School in McAllen. Rowe defeated Edinburg 3-1 to advance to the regional quarter finals. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg players react as they lose against McAllen Rowe during the area-round match Saturday Nov. 9, 2013 at McAllen Rowe High School in McAllen. Rowe defeated Edinburg 3-1 to advance to the regional quarter finals. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Sam Houston State vs UTPA

UTPA's Javorn Farrell shoots the ball over Sam Houston State's Paul Baxter Friday Nov. 8, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Javorn Farrell takes the ball the basket past Sam Houston State defenders Friday Nov. 8, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Shaquille Boga reaches for the ball against Sam Houston State's Kaheem Ransom Friday Nov. 8, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Lauri Toivonen reaches for a loose ball against Sam Houston State's Kaheem Ransom Friday Nov. 8, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Justin Leathers reaches for the rebound against Sam Houston State defenders Friday Nov. 8, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

PSJA High vs McAllen Memorial

PSJA's File Patino runs past McAllen Memorial defenders Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com PSJA's Justin Richie celebrates with a coach after scoring a touchdown against McAllen Memorial Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Trevor Speights runs past PSJA defenders Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial defenders tackle PSJA's File Patino Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Jonathan Sanchez throws the ball against PSJA Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Trevor Speights scores a touchdown to defeat PSJA Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Derek Alegria, center, celebrates with his teammates after defeating PSJA Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen Rowe Basketball

From left, Chris Gatling, Marcus Contreras, Maury Campos, Jojo Martinez, Gabriel Garcia, Alan Martinez and Rudy Campos pose for a photo Wednesday Nov. 6, 2013 at McAllen Rowe High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

A Night at the Reservation

Donna players exit a teepee as they take the field Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna's Indian Sweet Heart Cristine Valdez, center, stands on center field Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Steven Palacios wears head gear as he watches Donna play against Edinburg Economedes Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna students wave flags with the word "Skins" after scoring a touchdown against Edinburg Economedes Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna cheerleader Michelle Salazar does the tomahawk shop as they play against Edinburg Economedes Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna students wave signs as they play against Edinburg Economedes Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna's Alex Garcia, left, celebrates after intercepting the ball against Edinburg Economedes Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna's Tristan Soto runs past Edinburg Economedes defenders Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg Economedes' Robert Brown grabs the face mask of Donna's Amonte Bowen Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Weslaco Girls Basketball

From left, Weslaco's Angela Villarreal, Laura Van Tilburg and Ashley Gonzalez pose for a photo Tuesday Oct. 29, 2013 in Weslaco. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Sharyland vs Edinburg North

Sharyland's Nora Monie celebrates after scoring against Edinburg North Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Maddie Garza hits the ball against Edinburg North's Clarivel Garza Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Nora Monie hits the ball against Edinburg North Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Kendal Heath, left, and Paige Jones, right, reach for the ball against Edinburg North Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Annica Vela hits the ball against Edinburg North Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com