Tuesday, December 31, 2013

2013: Favorites: News & Features

Mercedes players touch a rock called "Isaiah's Rock" after they head into the locker room as they prepare to play against Edcouch-Elsa High School Friday Oct. 25, 2013 at Tiger Stadium in Mercedes. Garza was involved in a car accident on Aug. 6, 2013 in Mercedes. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
Ricardo Flores, right, dresses himself as he prepares to perform Algeria Temporada 2013 with members of the Ballet Folkorico UT-Pan American Friday Feb. 1, 2013, at the McAllen Civic Auditorium in McAllen. The 32 member dance group performs ballets, concerts, zarzuelas and musicals. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
Africanized bees expert Luis Slayton smiles for photos as he gets covered by bees after a presentation about bees Sunday June 9, 2013 at The Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg. Children and adults had the chance to learn about the life cycle and the importance of honey bees. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com

People ride swings during the Mercedes Livestock Show Sunday March 17, 2013 in Mercedes. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
Angel Munoz dances with a lasso in front of the Casa de la Cultura during the Abrazo with Rio Bravo Friday March 1, 2013 in Rio Bravo. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
Dora Martinez gets comforted by neighbors and Pharr police officers after her parents home caught on fire Sunday April 14, 2013 in Pharr. No one was in the home at the time of the fire, but several animals died. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
A dancer performs during El Grito de Independencia y Feria Artesanal Sunday Sept. 15, 2013 at the McAllen Convention Center in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
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
Immigrants wait under a tree after they were detained by Border Patrol agents Tuesday June 25, 2013 at a field in Edinburg. A total of 69 immigrants were detained. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com
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
McAllen firefighters transfer a man to an ambulance after a five car accident Wednesday Oct. 2, 2013 on East Expressway 83 near second street in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
Michael Balmarez does a back flip into the swimming pool during the 4th annual Back to School giveaway Sunday Aug. 18, 2013 at the Edcouch Pavilion in Edcouch. Children received school supplies, food and a free day at the pool before classes begin. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
The hearse carrying the body of Army Spc. Kevin Cardoza drives by as students from Santiago Garcia Elementary School wave flags Tuesday May 15, 2013 in Edcouch. Cardoza died with four other soldiers from El Paso’s Fort Bliss as the group was on patrol in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com
Victor Romero, left, reaches to shake hands with Omar Garcia, right, as they prepare to go home on the last day of classes Wednesday June 5, 2013 at Alton Memorial Jr. High School in Alton. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com
Jessica Azua, 19, tries on a wedding dress as her sister-in-law Victoria Carrasco helps out Wednesday May 15, 2013 at Sposa Mia in McAllen. Azuna and her fiance, Tomas Carrasco, were chosen to receive "A Wonderful Wedding Wish" with the help of vendors in the Rio Grande Valley. Azua has been diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com
Anthony David Garza hugs his father E4 Army Specialist Anthony Garza after surprising him at his school during pep rally Friday Sept. 20, 2013 at Corina Pena Elementary School in Penitas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
Jared Sergeant looks at his friends as he gets his head shaved during the UCAS 2nd annual St. Baldrick's event Saturday June 22, 2013 at the University of Cosmetology Arts in McAllen. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com
Girls scream as they ride the Rainbow during Borderfest Sunday March 3, 2013 in Hidalgo. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

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