Boys Basketball: Edinburg North vs Sharyland

Edinburg North's Brian Beltran shoots a three pointer over Sharyland's Patrick De La Torre Friday Jan. 31, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg North's Tito Salazar fights for the loose ball against Sharyland's Korby Von Rosenberg Friday Jan. 31, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg North's Lalo Beltran takes the ball to the basket against Sharyland's defenders Friday Jan. 31, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg North's Lalo Beltran avoids the ball after Sharyland's Andres Cantu jumps out of bounce Friday Jan. 31, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Sharyland's Jose De La Garza grabs the head of Edinburg North's Jonathan Ramos as they fight for the ball Friday Jan. 31, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg North's Jonathan Ramos takes the ball to the basket against Sharyland's Korby Von Rosenberg Friday Jan. 31, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Mens Basketball: Utah Valley vs UTPA

UTPA's Shaquille Hines reaches for the rebound against Utah Valley's Keawe Enos, left, and Zack Nelson, center, Thursday 30, 2014 at the UTPA Field House inEdinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

UTPA's Lauri Toivonen takes the ball to the basket against Utah Valley defenders Thursday 30, 2014 at the UTPA Field House inEdinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

UTPA's Justin Leathers reacts as he watches the ball go out of bounce against Utah Valley Thursday 30, 2014 at the UTPA Field House inEdinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

UTPA's head coach Dan Hipsher, center, looks at referee Jon Stigliano after getting ejected from the game during the first half against Utah Valley Thursday 30, 2014 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

UTPA's Shaquille Boga reaches for a loose ball against Utah Valley's Hayes Garrity Thursday 30, 2014 at the UTPA Field House in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

32-4A District Swim/Dive Meet

Laredo Harmony's Korina Contreras swims during the women 200-yard individual medley during the 32-4A district swim/dive meet Friday Jan. 24, 2014 at Bannworth Park in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Roma's Daniella Perez swims during the women 100-yard freestyle during the 32-4A district swim/dive meet Friday Jan. 24, 2014 at Bannworth Park in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

American Idol contestant Viviana Villalon

American Idol contestant Viviana Villalon poses for a photo Wednesday Jan. 22, 2014 in Mission. Villalon auditioned for American Idol and received a pass to the next round in Hollywood. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Girls Basketball: Edinburg Vela vs Donna

Edinburg Vela's Maranda Washington reaches for the block against Donna's Krystal Yanez Tuesday Jan. 21, 2014 at Donna High School in Donna. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg Vela's Larissa Navarro reaches for the ball against Donna's Leeana Tovias, center, and Krystal Yanezm right, Tuesday Jan. 21, 2014 at Donna High School in Donna. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg Vela's Daniela Azubell fights for the loose ball against Donna's Lexi Williams Tuesday Jan. 21, 2014 at Donna High School in Donna. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Edinburg Vela's Valerie Camacho reaches for the ball against Donna's Krystal Yanez Tuesday Jan. 21, 2014 at Donna High School in Donna. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Target Cards Arrest

McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez displays over 100 credit cards that were confiscated by McAllen police after arresting a man and a woman on fraud charges tied to the December Target credit card breach Monday Jan. 20, 2014 at the McAllen Police Department in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez points at over 100 credit cards that were confiscated by McAllen police after arresting a man and a woman on fraud charges tied to the December Target credit card breach Monday Jan. 20, 2014 at the McAllen Police Department in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

A McAllen Police Detective collects credit cards that were confiscated by McAllen police after arresting a man and a woman on fraud charges tied to the December Target credit card breach Monday Jan. 20, 2014 at the McAllen Police Department in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

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Run of Dye 5k

A participant gets blasted with blue dye during the Run or Dye 5k Saturday Jan. 18, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Participant gets blasted with blue dye during the Run or Dye 5k Saturday Jan. 18, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com A participant gets blasted with blue dye during the Run or Dye 5k Saturday Jan. 18, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Participant gets blasted with blue dye during the Run or Dye 5k Saturday Jan. 18, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Participant toss dye in the air after completing the Run or Dye 5k Saturday Jan. 18, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Boys Basketball: PSJA North vs McAllen High

McAllen High's Michael Ramirez passes the ball against PSJA North Friday Jan. 17, 2014 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com    McAllen High's Dean Ellis rebounds the ball against PSJA North's Ruben Munoz, left, and Darren Fuentes Friday Jan. 17, 2014 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High's Aaron Garcia covers PSJA North's Ray Ray Lopez as he dribbles down court Friday Jan. 17, 2014 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High's Dean Ellis reaches for the rebound against PSJA North's Ruben Munoz Friday Jan. 17, 2014 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High's Oscar Rangel reaches for the loose ball against PSJA North's Damian Fuentes Friday Jan. 17, 2014 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High's Dean Ellis passes the ball against PSJA North Friday Jan. 17, 2014 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com McAllen High's Aaron Garcia fights for the loose ball against PSJA North's Ray Ray Lopez Friday Jan. 17, 2014 at McAllen High School in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Naturalization Ceremony

Patriots raise their right hand as they take the Oath of Allegiance during their naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Jose Dolores Martinez from Donna raises his right hand as he takes the Oath of Allegiance during his naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Alejandro Cambranis shakes hands with District Judge Micaela Alvarez after becoming a US citizen during a naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Ruba Barakay raises her right hand as she takes the Oath of Allegiance during her naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Faustin Boleli recites the Pledge of Allegiance during the naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Pedro Martinez holds an American flag and his naturalization certificate after becoming an American citizen Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mikayla Danugino, right, takes a photo of her husband Gene, left, after becoming US citizens during the naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Boys Soccer: Roma vs PSJA Memorial

Roma's Daniel Peres reaches for the ball against PSJA Memorial's Rene De Leon during the Mission Eagle Invitation Thursday Jan. 9, 2014 at Mission High School. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Roma's Miguel Tijerina dribbles the ball around PSJA Memorial's Jairo Ibarra during the Mission Eagle Invitation Thursday Jan. 9, 2014 at Mission High School. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Roma's Rolando Renovato is surrounded by PSJA Memorial players as he looks to pass during the Mission Eagle Invitation Thursday Jan. 9, 2014 at Mission High School. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Border Patrol Chief Rosendo Hinojosa Retires

Border Patrol Chief Rosendo Hinojosa from the Rio Grande Valley Sector, center, talks to the media as he announces his retirement Thursday Jan. 9, 2014 in Edinburg. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com

Girls Basketball: Edinburg Vela vs Sharyland

Edinburg Vela's Vanessa Perez reaches for a loose ball against Sharyland's Brianna De La Fuente Friday Jan. 3, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Alejandra Ruiz passes the ball against Edinburg Vela's Friday Jan. 3, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland's Marie Aguilar gets triple teamed against Edinburg Vela defenders Friday Jan. 3, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Edinburg Vela's Lyssa M. Garcia fights for the ball against Sharyland's Brianna De La Fuente Friday Jan. 3, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sharyland and Edinburg Vela players reach for the rebound Friday Jan. 3, 2014 at Sharyland High School in Mission. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com