Flag Day

San Juan firefighter engineer displays his American flag tattoo that is located on his back Friday June 14, 2013 at San Juan Fire Department Station #2 in San Juan. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com The American flag is viewed through trees Friday June 14, 2013 at Business 83 in Alamo. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com An American flag is located on the grave of SP4 US Army Vietnam Veteran Eddie Garza Friday June 14, 2013 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alamo. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com An American flag is located on the back of a fire fighter's locker Friday June 14, 2013 at Alamo Fire Department Station #1 in Alamo. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com An American flag is located by the grave of US Army Vietnam Veteran Homero G. Cavazos Friday June 14, 2013 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alamo. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com

Learning about Bees

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 A drone bee is held during 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 Bees swarm as Africanized bees expert Luis Slayton 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 Bees are silhouetted during 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

Rib Eating Contest

Pharr police officer Ivan Oliver cleans the bone of a rib during a rib eating contest Saturday June 8, 2013 at Texas Roadhouse in McAllen. The Pharr police and fire department competed against the McAllen police and fire department as they raised money for the American Red Cross. Each competitor had to finish half a slab of ribs. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com Blanca Lulu Cortez from the Pharr fire department tears pieces of rib meat as she competes during a rib eating contest Saturday June 8, 2013 at Texas Roadhouse in McAllen. The Pharr police and fire department competed against the McAllen police and fire department as they raised money for the American Red Cross. Each competitor had to finish half a slab of ribs. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com Pharr police officer JP Arevalo stares at a piece of rib meat as he competes during a rib eating contest Saturday June 8, 2013 at Texas Roadhouse in McAllen. The Pharr police and fire department competed against the McAllen police and fire department as they raised money for the American Red Cross. Each competitor had to finish half a slab of ribs. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com Pharr police officer JP Arevalo, right, stuffs rib meat during a rib eating contest Saturday June 8, 2013 at Texas Roadhouse in McAllen. The Pharr police and fire department competed against the McAllen police and fire department as they raised money for the American Red Cross. Each competitor had to finish half a slab of ribs. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com

Last Day of Classes at Alton Memorial Jr. High School

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 Agustin Orellana gets teary-eyed as he hangs out a window and watches his teachers wave 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 Angel Leal high fives teachers as he boards his school bus 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 Teachers from Alton Memorial Jr. High School wave as they watch students 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

Memorial Day

Border Patrol agents and cadets stand in front of the American Spire of Honor during the Memorial Day ceremony Monday May 27, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas in McAllen. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com Vietnam Veteran Napoleon Prudencio salutes during the Memorial Day ceremony Monday May 27, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas in McAllen. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com JP Gonzalez, front, from the McAllen Police Honor Guard prepares for the 21 gun salute during the Memorial Day ceremony Monday May 27, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas in McAllen. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com Members of the McAllen Firefighters Honor Guard display the American and Texas flag in front of the American Spire of Honor during the Memorial Day ceremony Monday May 27, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas in McAllen. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com Army VeteranDavid Romero salutes during the Memorial Day ceremony Monday May 27, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas in McAllen. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com

LaGrange High School vs Hidalgo High School

Hidalgo's JD Badillo slides back to first base against La Grange during the regional semifinal game Saturday May 25, 2013 at Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com Hidalgo's Kevin Prishker reacts after striking out against La Grange during the regional semifinal game Saturday May 25, 2013 at Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com Hidalgo's Kevin Prishker throws to first base after tagging out La Grange's Tanner Fritsch during the regional semifinal game Saturday May 25, 2013 at Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com

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