Latest local news, weather, high school sports in the Rio Grande Valley

Monday, March 11, 2013  With both Porter and Lopez high schools in search of new head football coaches and athletic coordinators, the state of Southmost Brownsville football is in flux.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  He was an all-state linebacker for Edcouch-Elsa 15 years ago, now Joe Marichalar takes over the tumultuous Yellowjacket football program as head coach

Thursday, February 07, 2013  After spending his freshman season as a walk-on with the UT-San Antonio football program, Former Edinburg defensive back Sal Martinez has transfered to play at Texas Southern after the Tigers offered him a full scholarship.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Brownsville state representative Eddie Lucio III has filed a bill to the Texas legislature that would prohibit high school football programs state-wide from having more than one full contact practice per week on game weeks. Some local coaches think that bill is a very bad idea.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Edcouch-Elsa head football coach and athletic director Joe Solis was fired by the EEISD school board Saturday morning, after 10 successful seasons with the Jackets.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  Turnovers cost the Port Isabel Tarpons the game against the Bellville Brahmas in the Week 4 of the high school football playoffs.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Two of the Valley's smaller high school football programs are looking for new leaders, as Santa Rosa head coach Josh Gonzalez resigns in search of new opportunities, and Progreso ISD reassigns Red Ants coach Elvis Hernandez after 9 seasons and no playoff appearances.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Members of the 2003 Port Isabel tarpons football team that went to the 3A state semifinals were on hand at the current team's pep rally to give support and advice before PI's 4th round game with Bellville.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Center Mario Benavides of the Lousiville Cardinals, a former standout at Los Fresnos, has been named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, presented to the most outstanding center in college football.

Monday, December 03, 2012  After 25 years coaching in the Donna football program, the past 5 seasons as Redskins head coach, Manny Moreno has resigned his position in order to become the new Donna ISD athletic director, not only overseeing Donna high school's sports programs, but those of the new Donna North high school as well, the Chiefs will open their doors next fall.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Cibolo Steele proved why they are considered the 3rd-ranked 5A team in the state and a favorite to return to the state championship game for a second straight season with a shutout of Edinburg North.