Sam Houston State vs UTPA

UTPA's Javorn Farrell shoots the ball over Sam Houston State's Paul Baxter Friday Nov. 8, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Javorn Farrell takes the ball the basket past Sam Houston State defenders Friday Nov. 8, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Shaquille Boga reaches for the ball against Sam Houston State's Kaheem Ransom Friday Nov. 8, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Lauri Toivonen reaches for a loose ball against Sam Houston State's Kaheem Ransom Friday Nov. 8, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com UTPA's Justin Leathers reaches for the rebound against Sam Houston State defenders Friday Nov. 8, 2013 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

PSJA High vs McAllen Memorial

PSJA's File Patino runs past McAllen Memorial defenders Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com PSJA's Justin Richie celebrates with a coach after scoring a touchdown against McAllen Memorial Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Trevor Speights runs past PSJA defenders Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial defenders tackle PSJA's File Patino Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Jonathan Sanchez throws the ball against PSJA Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Trevor Speights scores a touchdown to defeat PSJA Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Derek Alegria, center, celebrates with his teammates after defeating PSJA Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen Rowe Basketball

From left, Chris Gatling, Marcus Contreras, Maury Campos, Jojo Martinez, Gabriel Garcia, Alan Martinez and Rudy Campos pose for a photo Wednesday Nov. 6, 2013 at McAllen Rowe High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

A Night at the Reservation

Donna players exit a teepee as they take the field Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna's Indian Sweet Heart Cristine Valdez, center, stands on center field Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Steven Palacios wears head gear as he watches Donna play against Edinburg Economedes Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna students wave flags with the word "Skins" after scoring a touchdown against Edinburg Economedes Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna cheerleader Michelle Salazar does the tomahawk shop as they play against Edinburg Economedes Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna students wave signs as they play against Edinburg Economedes Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna's Alex Garcia, left, celebrates after intercepting the ball against Edinburg Economedes Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Donna's Tristan Soto runs past Edinburg Economedes defenders Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg Economedes' Robert Brown grabs the face mask of Donna's Amonte Bowen Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna. The name ‘Redskins’ has been in the Donna community since the 1930s, but many have seen it as a racial slur in the nation’s capital. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Weslaco Girls Basketball

From left, Weslaco's Angela Villarreal, Laura Van Tilburg and Ashley Gonzalez pose for a photo Tuesday Oct. 29, 2013 in Weslaco. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Sharyland vs Edinburg North

Sharyland's Nora Monie celebrates after scoring against Edinburg North Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Maddie Garza hits the ball against Edinburg North's Clarivel Garza Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Nora Monie hits the ball against Edinburg North Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Kendal Heath, left, and Paige Jones, right, reach for the ball against Edinburg North Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Annica Vela hits the ball against Edinburg North Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Isaiah Garza returns to Tiger Stadium

Isaiah Garza gets introduced to Mercedes fans 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 Isaiah Garza laughs as he talks to his cousin Hector Garza before the Mercedes vs Edcouch-Elsa football game 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 Isaiah Garza cheers on his teammates 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 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 Lisa Ramirez, left, smiles as she talks to Isaiah Garza as they watch the Tigers plays against Edcouch-Elsa High School Friday Oct. 25, 2013 at Tiger Stadium in Mercedes. Garza and Ramirez were involved in a car accident on Aug. 6, 2013 in Mercedes. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A number "five" dedicated to Isaiah Garza is placed on the back of the helmet of Mercedes players 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

Carlos Baute

Carlos Baute poses for a photo Thursday Oct. 24, 2013 in McAllen. Baute is an international singer from Warner Music and is promoting his new album "En el Buzon de tu Corazon" Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Celebrating Produce Season

Onions are located on a crate as Juan Lazos from the City of Pharr places vegetables on a table to display during a celebration of produce season Friday Oct. 18, 2013 at the Pharr International Bridge in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Pharr Mayor Pro tem Adan Farias eats a watermelon during a celebration of produce season Friday Oct. 18, 2013 at the Pharr International Bridge in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A watermelon and papaya are placed on a table for a ribbon cutting during a celebration of produce season Friday Oct. 18, 2013 at the Pharr International Bridge in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A watermelon is sliced during a celebration of produce season Friday Oct. 18, 2013 at the Pharr International Bridge in Pharr. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Fiesta Marathon

Participants run on during the Fiesta Marathon Sunday Oct. 13, 2013 in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Tanya Moes high fives a runner as she cheers on the side of the road during the Fiesta Marathon Sunday Oct. 13, 2013 in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Participants run on during the Fiesta Marathon Sunday Oct. 13, 2013 in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen Memorial vs PSJA Memorial

McAllen Memorial's Victoria Brandenburg hits the ball against PSJA Memorial Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial players celebrate after scoring against PSJA Memorial Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen Memorial's Morgan Garcia hits the ball against PSJA Memorial Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at McAllen Memorial High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

HESTEC Community Day

People gather during the HESTEC's community day Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com People walk around during HESTEC's community day Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Dancers from the Latino Theatre Initiative perform during the HESTEC's community day Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Roman Godino, right, tosses a pie to Cheyenne Lopez from the Psychology Club during the HESTEC's community day Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Cemetery Clean Up

Mission Veterans' Rupert Delgado collects trash and weeds around a grave Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at the Granjeno Cemetery in Granjeno. About 65 players from the Mission Veterans football players collected trash and weeds as they help clean the cemetery. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mission Veterans' Bobby Galindo cleans a grave as hr collects trash and weeds around a grave Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at the Granjeno Cemetery in Granjeno. About 65 players from the Mission Veterans football players collected trash and weeds as they help clean the cemetery. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mission Veterans' players collect trash and weeds around graves Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at the Granjeno Cemetery in Granjeno. About 65 players from the Mission Veterans football players collected trash and weeds as they help clean the cemetery. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mission Veterans' players collect trash and weeds around graves Saturday Oct. 12, 2013 at the Granjeno Cemetery in Granjeno. About 65 players from the Mission Veterans football players collected trash and weeds as they help clean the cemetery. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com