NMSU vs UTPA

NMSU's Lauren Loerch celebrates after scoring against UTPA Saturday Sept. 28, 2013 at the Fieldhouse in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com NMSU's Desiree Scott hits the ball against UTPA's Nycole Masaki Saturday Sept. 28, 2013 at the Fieldhouse in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com NMSU's Taylor Livoti, left, and Gwen Murphy block the ball against UTPA Saturday Sept. 28, 2013 at the Fieldhouse in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com NMSU's Desiree Scott hits the ball against UTPA Saturday Sept. 28, 2013 at the Fieldhouse in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edcouch-Elsa vs Roma

Edcouch-Elsa's Noe Gonzalez fumbles the ball as he gets tackled by Roma's Jonathan Guzman Friday Sept. 27, 2013 at Gladiator Stadium in Roma. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Roma's Robert Garza runs past Edcouch-Elsa defenders Friday Sept. 27, 2013 at Gladiator Stadium in Roma. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Roma's Orly Solis gets tackled by Edcouch-Elsa defenders Friday Sept. 27, 2013 at Gladiator Stadium in Roma. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edcouch-Elsa's Noe Gonzalez fumbles the ball as he gets tackled by Roma's Jonathan Guzman Friday Sept. 27, 2013 at Gladiator Stadium in Roma. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Roma's Mario Gonzalez runs past Edcouch-Elsa defenders Friday Sept. 27, 2013 at Gladiator Stadium in Roma. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edcouch-Elsa's Mark Garcia reaches for the ball against Roma defenders Friday Sept. 27, 2013 at Gladiator Stadium in Roma. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edcouch-Elsa's Gabriel Rodriguez holds down Roma's Orly Solis Friday Sept. 27, 2013 at Gladiator Stadium in Roma. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Rio Grande City vs PSJA Southwest

Rio Grande City's Noe Gonzalez III gets tackled against PSJA Southwest's Joe Benavidez Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Rio Grande City's Noe Gonzalez III throws the ball against PSJA Southwest's Joe Benavidez Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Rio Grande City's Abel Ortiz tackles PSJA Southwest's Jesse Villarreal Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Rio Grande City's Noe Gonzalez III runs past PSJA Southwest's German Beltran Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Rio Grande City's Noe Gonzalez III drops the ball as he reaches for the touchdown against PSJA Southwest's Joe Benavidez Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com PSJA Southwest's Franklin Montesdoca reaches for a loose ball against Rio Grande City Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com PSJA Southwest's Martin Saldana runs the ball against Rio Grande City Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Soldier Surprise

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 E4 Army Specialist Anthony Garza, left, gets escorted by clerk Vanessa Alvarez as he prepares to surprise his son, Anthony David Gara during pep rally Friday Sept. 20, 2013 at Corina Pena Elementary School in Penitas. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Students from Corina Pena Elementary School shout and wave posters as E4 Army Specialist Anthony Garza surprises Anthony David Garza during pep rally Friday Sept. 20, 2013 at Corina Pena Elementary School in Penitas. 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

Empty Bowls

Empty Bowls are viewed by attendees during the Empty Bowls Luncheon by the Food Bank RGV Thursday Sept. 19, 2013 at the Pharr Events Center in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Chocolate strawberries by Cynthia's Creations Chocolate are displayed for attendees to eat during the Empty Bowls Luncheon by the Food Bank RGV Thursday Sept. 19, 2013 at the Pharr Events Center in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A chocolate strawberry with the words "Empty Bowls" by Cynthia's Creations Chocolate is displayed for attendees to eat during the Empty Bowls Luncheon by the Food Bank RGV Thursday Sept. 19, 2013 at the Pharr Events Center in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Plates with designs are displayed during the silent auction during the Empty Bowls Luncheon by the Food Bank RGV Thursday Sept. 19, 2013 at the Pharr Events Center in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

El Grito

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 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 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

McAllen Rowe vs McAllen Memorial

McAllen Rowe's Ryela Rodriguez, center, celebrates after scoring against McAllen Memorial Saturday Sept. 14, 2013 at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Rowe's Mayda Garcia reaches for the ball against McAllen Memorial Saturday Sept. 14, 2013 at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Rowe's Victoria Garcia celebrates after defeating McAllen Memorial Saturday Sept. 14, 2013 at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Morgan Garcia hits the ball against McAllen Rowe Saturday Sept. 14, 2013 at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Allie Nitsch, left, and Victoria Brandenburg reach to block the ball against McAllen Rowe Saturday Sept. 14, 2013 at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg Economedes vs Edinburg North

Edinburg North's Matt Whitesides runs past Edinburg Economedes' Israel Gomez Friday Sept. 13, 2013 at cats Stadium in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg North's Fidel Orozco celebrates after stopping Edinburg Economedes' from getting a first down Friday Sept. 13, 2013 at cats Stadium in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg Economedes' Hugo Reyes Paz runs past Edinburg North defenders Friday Sept. 13, 2013 at cats Stadium in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg Economedes' Ivan Luna gets tackled down by Edinburg North defense Friday Sept. 13, 2013 at cats Stadium in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Fans cheer as they watch Edinburg Economedes play against Edinburg North Friday Sept. 13, 2013 at cats Stadium in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Novillero

Alberto Penilla poses for a photo Thursday Sept. 12, 2013 in McAllen. Penilla is a novillero, which is a junior bullfighter. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Grulla vs PSJA Southwest

PSJA Southwest's Carlos Portales throws the ball against Grulla Thursday Sept. 12, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com PSJA Southwest's Hector Ortega runs past Grulla defenders Thursday Sept. 12, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com PSJA Southwest's Hector Ortega runs past Grulla defenders Thursday Sept. 12, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Grulla's Troy Trillayes reaches for the ball against PSJA Southwest Thursday Sept. 12, 2013 at PSJA Stadium in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

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