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Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Over halfway through the NCAA volleyball season, San Benito alum Kasey Sanchez has become an impact starter for Texas-Pan American, but the first double-double of Sanchez' college career was not enough to get the Broncs a win over A&M-Kingsville.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Texas A&M-Kingsville punt returner/wide receiver Joseph Vela will take the field Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington as the Javelinas face West Texas A&M in the final game of the Lone Star Conference football festival. It will mark the second time the Rio Hondo graduate has played at "JerryWorld".

Thursday, July 12, 2012  After suffering the wrath of Philadelphia fans for the past 9 months, Eagles defensive coordinator and Port Isabel native Juan Castillo returned to the Valley none the worse for wear and ready to show that growing up a Tarpon gave him the steel to weather any storm.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Rio Hondo native and Chicago Bears lineman Roberto Garza was inducted into the Lone Star Conference Hall of honor at a celebration in Harlingen. The event recognized Garza's fantastic career at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  The captain and captain of the resurgent Harlingen 2012 softball team, Krista Leal takes her talents to the next level, but not too far away, as she signs an athletic scholarship to play at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Edcouch-Elsa high school recently celebrated two athletic scholarship signings, as track & field star Zach Griffith joins A&M-Kingsville as a high jumper, while Yellowjackets offensive lineman Jorge Alvarez signs to play football at Lindenwood-Belleville.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Harlingen Cardinals defensive captain Daniel Ramirez follows in the footsteps of his coach by signing to play football with the Javelinas at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Port Isabel native and Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Juan Castillo returned home to the Rio Grande Valley after a tumultuous season in the NFL.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  With the Rio Grande Valley Magic returning for a second season, so too, is their quarterback, former Brownsville Porter and Texas A&M-Kingsville star Billy Garza.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Port Isabel native Juan Castillo, now the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, is feeling some heat from the fans after three straight 4th quarter collapses by his defense.

Sunday, November 28, 2010  Texas A&M-Kingsville was leading NW Missouri St. by 10 points before the Bearcats scored two quick touchdowns to knock the Javelinas out of the playoffs.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Los Fresnos' star two-sport athlete Ashley Benavides has signed a scholarship offer to play basketball for the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Former McAllen Bulldog and current Texas A&M-Kingsville kicker Christian Brom is a big part of the Javelinas' success this season.

Sunday, October 24, 2010  McAllen alumnus Christian Brom hit a 41-yard field goal with 21 seconds left  to provide the margin of victory in a 13-10 Texas A&M-Kingsville win at Lone Star Conference South Division rival Tarleton State on Saturday night.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009  Brownsville Porter alumnus Billy Garza played his final collegiate game Saturday in Kingsville as his Javelinas fell six inches short against visiting Tarleton State University in the first round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs at Javelina Stadium, 57-56.