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Game of the Week: Vela vs. Edinburg High
By Maria Gonzalez
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Samuel Garcia
Samuel Garcia
Reporter · Brownsville, TX
Samuel Garcia has been reporting on public safety and law enforcement for over 7 years, previously contributing to local news outlets such as KRGV-TV. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Brownsville.
More from Samuel →Reporter · Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:44 PM · 1 min read
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is honoring local teachers committed to academic excellence with the Golden Apple Award. For our second award of the school year, CBS Rio Grande Valley Anchor Marco Ramirez visited Sharyland ISD to honor an elementary school teacher who has earned the respect of students, parents, and staff across the district. [...]
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