Brownsville Hanna vs Sharyland

Sharyland's Rudy Tornero, top, and Aaron Serna tackle Brownsville Hanna's Richard Martinez during the first half Friday Aug. 30, 2013 at Rattler Stadium in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Brownsville Hanna's Steven Solis tackles Sharyland's Mauricio Martinez during the first half Friday Aug. 30, 2013 at Rattler Stadium in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Joe Garza tackles Brownsville Hanna's Lucas Olivares during the first half Friday Aug. 30, 2013 at Rattler Stadium in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Brownsville Hanna's Travis Grienier gets tackled down by Sharyland's defenders during the first half Friday Aug. 30, 2013 at Rattler Stadium in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Brandon Garza catches the ball against Brownsville Hanna during the first half Friday Aug. 30, 2013 at Rattler Stadium in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Rudy Tornero reacts after stoping a play against Brownsville Hanna during the first half Friday Aug. 30, 2013 at Rattler Stadium in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Christian Martinez, top, celebrates after scoring against Brownsville Hanna during the first half Friday Aug. 30, 2013 at Rattler Stadium in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Loredo Guerra runs past Brownsville Hanna defenders during the first half Friday Aug. 30, 2013 at Rattler Stadium in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Lance Madden dives for the first down against Brownsville Hanna during the first half Friday Aug. 30, 2013 at Rattler Stadium in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Mission High vs La Joya Palmview

From left, Mission's Robert Veliz, Michael Ruiz, Sabas Garcia and Victor Solis walk to the field as they prepare to play against La Joya Palmview Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Esmer Garcia from the La Joya Palmview Rubies Dance Team smiles during the Mission and La Joya Palmview game Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com La Joya Palmview's Ezequiel Huaracha yells as he prepares to play against Mission High Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com La Joya Palmview band members are silhouetted as they play against Mission High School Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Cassandra Gonzalez from the Mission High Flyers preforms as they play against La Joya Palmview Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mission's Victor Solis, left, and Adonis Juarez tackle La Joya Palmview's Ezequiel Huaracha during the first half Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mission's Adonis Juarez runs past La Joya Palmview defenders during the first half Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mission's Brandon Guevara runs past La Joya Palmview's Leroy Rodriguez during the first half Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com La Joya Palmview's Robert Riojas reacts after looking at the scoreboard against Mission High Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com La Joya Palmview's Ezequiel Huaracha scores a touchdown against Mission High Thursday Aug. 29, 2013 at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen High Football

McAllen High players run through drills during football practice Monday Aug. 20, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High's Brant Bieker catches the ball during football practice Monday Aug. 20, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High players run through drills during football practice Monday Aug. 20, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Day at the Pool

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

Mass Casualty Simulation Training

Emergency Department Director Osmin Vargas, bottom center, talks to a patient during a mass casualty simulation training Thursday Aug. 16, 2013 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A woman is transfered to the emergency room during a mass casualty simulation training Thursday Aug. 16, 2013 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Emergency Room Charge Nurse Ramon Catindig, right, collects information as a patient arrives to the emergency room during a mass casualty simulation training Thursday Aug. 16, 2013 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

La Joya High Football

La Joya's Julio Garcia throws the ball during practice Wednesday Aug. 14, 2013 at La Joya High School in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com La Joya's head coach George Espinoza watches his players during practice Wednesday Aug. 14, 2013 at La Joya High School in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com La Joya's Zeke Garza watches as his coaches talk to the team during practice Wednesday Aug. 14, 2013 at La Joya High School in La Joya. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Donna Football

Donna's football players run through drills during practice Thursday Aug. 8, 2013 at Bennie Le Prade Stadium in Donna. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

U. S. Congressional Visit to the Rio Grande Valley

A member of the Department of Public Safety and Border Patrol agents prepare to ride with U.S. House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul Aug. 6, 2013 at Anzalduas Park in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com U.S. House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, center, rides in a Texas Department of Public Safety boat to examine border security operations Tuesday Aug. 6, 2013 at Anzalduas Park in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com U.S. House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul and other members of congress ride in a Texas Department of Public Safety boat to examine border security operations Tuesday Aug. 6, 2013 at Anzalduas Park in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com U.S. House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, left, talks to an agent from the Texas Department of Public Safety as he prepares to see border security operations Aug. 6, 2013 at Anzalduas Park in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg High School Football

Edinburg players warm up as they prepare for the first day of football practice Monday Aug. 5, 2013 at Edinburg High School in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg's Michael Harrison passes the ball during the first day of football practice Monday Aug. 5, 2013 at Edinburg High School in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg's head coach Joey Caceres talks to his players during the first day of football practice Monday Aug. 5, 2013 at Edinburg High School in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Teddy Bear Clinic

Jacob Damien Ortega helps measure his teddy bear during the Teddy Bear Clinic Saturday Aug. 3, 2013 at the Edinburg Children's Hospital in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Special Investigation Unit

Members of the Special Investigation Unit stand outside of an apartment home as they search for a felon with a warrant Tuesday July 23, 2013 in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A members of the Special Investigation Unit stand outside of an apartment home as they search for a felon with a warrant Tuesday July 23, 2013 in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A members of the Special Investigation Unit points out the apartment where they search for a felon with a warrant Tuesday July 23, 2013 in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A members of the Special Investigation Unit search for a felon with a warrant at a home Tuesday July 23, 2013 in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A members of the Special Investigation Unit checks his radio scanner as they prepare to search for a felon with a warrant Tuesday July 23, 2013 in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Sylvia Handy

Former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy smiles as she walks to her sentencing hearing for a public corruption case Thursday July 18, 2013 at the 139th District Court at the Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy talks to the media Thursday July 18, 2013 at the 139th District Court at the Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Football Camp

Kids runs through football drills as former Dallas Cowboy and Green Bay Packer George Teague hosted a football camp with several other ex-pro football players Thursday June 27, 2013 at Edinburg High School in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com Jonathan Torres catches a ball as former Dallas Cowboy and Green Bay Packer George Teague hosted a football camp with several other ex-pro football players Thursday June 27, 2013 at Edinburg High School in Edinburg. photo by Gabe Hernandez/ gabrielh@themonitor.com

Undocumented Workers Detained

An immigrant covers his face after he was 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 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 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 An immigrant carries a bottle of water after he was 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

St. Baldrick's

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 Michelle Renee De Leon smiles as she gets her head shaved by Esther Araguz, back, 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 McAllen firefighter Ernesto Banda 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 Jose Gonzalez displays a mohawk 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