Thursday
Broncs’ free throws down Highlanders
EDINBURG — After the UTPA Broncs’ 75-67 win over NJIT on Thursday at the UTPA Field House, Brandon Provost was surprised to learn that he scored 15 points.
Provost only made two baskets. When he noticed that he made 10 of 12 free throws, it all…
Jailed constable candidate’s home searched
NEAR MERCEDES — Federal, state and local authorities gathered Thursday afternoon at the house of jailed political candidate Robert “Bobby” Maldonado.
On Thursday afternoon, federal authorities used police K-9s to search a home in the 3000 block…
‘Monitor’ publisher announces resignation
The Monitor publisher M. Olaf Frandsen announced his resignation Thursday to take the reins of a Salina, Kan., newspaper where he can live closer to his family.
Frandsen, who also served as regional vice president of Freedom Communications’…
Quinta Mazatlan to celebrate sixth anniversary in March
Quinta Mazatlán will celebrate its sixth anniversary with its annual event “Moon Over Mazatlán,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in McAllen.
Huehuetl musicians will be performing traditional ceremonial music with wind and percussion instruments…
Dirk, Pierce All-Stars; runs end for KG, Duncan
NEW YORK — Dirk Nowitzki’s streak survives, despite one of the worst seasons of his career.
Two other old stars are no longer All-Stars.
Nowitzki was chosen Thursday to his 11th straight All-Star game, with coaches overlooking the lowest scoring…
UTPA men’s tennis sweeps Prairie View A&M
The UTPA men’s tennis team swept the Prairie View A&M University Panthers 7-0 on Thursday at the Prairie View Tennis Complex.
The Broncs (1-1) are 9-0 all-time against the Panthers (0-3), including seven sweeps.
In singles, Beau Bernstein…
McAllen Lions Club to bring circus to town
The McAllen Lions Club will host the Kelly Miller Circus starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, Feb. 26, in McAllen.
After more than 70 years in the business, the Kelly Miller Circus has perfected acts, including shows with elephants,…
Recruiter coming to McHi on Thursday
McAllen High football coach Tony Harris called Thursday night’s recruiting workshop a can’t-miss event for 2013 college football prospects.
Randy Rodgers’ 2012 Blue Chip Recruiting Roundup arrives at 6 p.m. on Thursday at McAllen High to…
Harlingen, San Benito swap districts in latest realignment
EDINBURG — After weeks of speculation and preparation for different scenarios, it was the most unlikely of scenarios that came to fruition Thursday.
None were more surprised by the UIL’s realignment of school districts than Harlingen and San…
Weslaco, San Benito win district wrestling titles
SAN JUAN — The Weslaco High Panthers might just be restarting their boys wrestling dynasty. The San Benito might be starting one of their own.
The Panthers on Thursday defended the District 32 boys championship, outscoring San Benito 199-164….