March 2020 – The Valley's Student Station

Cameron and Hidalgo County Order Residents to Stay Home

By Victor Rivero March 30, 2020

Last week, Cameron and Hidalgo County issued orders that mandate their residents to not leave their houses. According to Cameron County’s order, shelter in place means that individuals living at Cameron county “shall shelter at their place…

Animal Shelter Urges Families to Consider Fostering

By Samantha Garza March 30, 2020

Photo, Samantha Garza Animal shelters in the Valley are asking people to adopt or foster animals during the quarantine. After urging people to care for animals, Humane Society of Harlingen went from 87 dogs…

UTRGV Athletics Virtually Recruiting Athletes

By Luis Rubio March 30, 2020

Photo, Jerry Galindo COVID-19 is changing spring recruiting routines for UTRGV head coaches. During the global outbreak of COVID-19, the NCAA issued new guidelines and regulations regarding recruiting, including no official…

UTRGV’s Food Pantry Offers Pick Up Groceries

By Victor Rivero March 30, 2020

Photo, Jerry Galindo The UTRGV Food Pantry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue their service on providing aid for students who experience food insecurities. For students, the pantry offers a grocery…

UTRGV Announces $20k Increase to Tuition Advantage

By Jerry Galindo March 30, 2020

Photo, Jerry Galindo Since early March President of UTRGV Guy Baily has released numerous emails to students, faculty, and staff regarding the University’s response to COVID-19. But last week President Baily…

12 Year Old Holds Top 10 in Smash Tournaments

By Hector Tamez March 30, 2020

Photo, Hector Tamez and Jerry Galindo A 12-year-old threat is on the rise for the Super Smash Bros Ultimate competitive scene in the RGV. That threat is 7th grader Ethan Xavier, otherwise…

Spring Commencement Ceremonies Postponed

By Samantha Garza March 23, 2020

Photo, Jerry Galindo Last week, the University of Texas System announced that all spring commencement ceremonies will be postponed until further notice. Associate Vice President of University Marketing and Communications, Patrick Gonzales explains that only the…