Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood performs to a crowded arena during the Stars Extravaganza Friday Sept. 6. 2013 at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Carrie Underwood performs to a crowded arena during the Stars Extravaganza Friday Sept. 6. 2013 at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Carrie Underwood performs to a crowded arena during the Stars Extravaganza Friday Sept. 6. 2013 at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Carrie Underwood performs to a crowded arena during the Stars Extravaganza Friday Sept. 6. 2013 at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Carrie Underwood performs to a crowded arena during the Stars Extravaganza Friday Sept. 6. 2013 at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Butterflies

Two queen butterflies are located at the National Butterfly Center Wednesday Sept. 4, 2013 in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A crimson patch caterpillar is located at the National Butterfly Center Wednesday Sept. 4, 2013 in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A tawny emperor butterfly is located at the National Butterfly Center Wednesday Sept. 4, 2013 in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A queen butterfly is located at the National Butterfly Center Wednesday Sept. 4, 2013 in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Roma vs Donna North

Roma's Kassandra Rocha celebrates after scoring against Donna North Tuesday Sept. 03, 2013 at Donna North High School in Donna. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Roma's Kassandra Rocha hits the ball against Donna North Tuesday Sept. 03, 2013 at Donna North High School in Donna. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Roma's Yosalin Barajas hits the ball against Donna North Tuesday Sept. 03, 2013 at Donna North High School in Donna. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Labor Day Protest

Alejandro Guzman shouts during a Labor Day protest Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in McAllen. Demonstrators protested what they deemed unfair labor practices and other labor issues. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Protesters shout and hold a sign during a protest Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in McAllen. Demonstrators protested what they deemed unfair labor practices and other labor issues. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Felipe Tovar holds a sign during a protest Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in McAllen. Demonstrators protested what they deemed unfair labor practices and other labor issues. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Protesters shout and hold signs during a protest Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in McAllen. Demonstrators protested what they deemed unfair labor practices and other labor issues. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen Rowe vs Sharyland

Shayrland's Maddie Garza celebrates after scoring against McAllen Rowe during the Sharyland Invitational Saturday Aug. 31, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Shayrland's Kendal Heath hits the ball against McAllen Rowe during the Sharyland Invitational Saturday Aug. 31, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Shayrland's Maddie Garza, left, and Nora Monie reach to block the ball against McAllen Rowe during the Sharyland Invitational Saturday Aug. 31, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Shayrland's Paige Jones sets the ball up against McAllen Rowe during the Sharyland Invitational Saturday Aug. 31, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Shayrland's Paige Jones, right, and Kendal Heath celebrate after scoring against McAllen Rowe during the Sharyland Invitational Saturday Aug. 31, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Rowe's Mayda Garcia blocks the ball against Sharyland during the Sharyland Invitational Saturday Aug. 31, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

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