August 2020 – The Valley's Student Station

Conque’s first year as a Vaquero

By Luis Rubio August 31, 2020

Vice President and Director of Athletic's Chasse Conque COURTESY PHOTO Vice President and Director of Athletics’ Chasse Conque celebrated his one-year anniversary with UTRGV last Wednesday. According to Conque, he…

UT Health RGV offers COVID-19 antibody testing

By Victor G. Ramirez August 31, 2020

UT Health RGV is using the Abbott Alinity ic-series to perform COVID-19 antibody testing. According to a UTRGV news release, tests take about 20 minutes to finish, with the ability…

UTRGV SGA continues to advocate amid the COVID-19 pandemic

By Justin Elizalde August 31, 2020

JUSTIN ELIZALDE/VAQUERO RADIO GRAPHIC The UTRGV Student Government Association (SGA) will continue to meet virtually to reach their goals during the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement sent to Vaquero Radio…

Blood and plasma donation opportunity in Brownsville

By Victor Rivero August 31, 2020

VICTOR G. RAMIREZ/VAQUERO RADIO GRAPHIC The Brownsville Rotary Club in partnership with Vitalant, will be hosting blood and convalescent plasma drives throughout the month of September. The blood and plasma…

A safe return for UTRGV student-athletes

By Luis Rubio August 31, 2020

LUIS RUBIO/VAQUERO RADIO PHOTO The start of the new academic school year brings the return of UTRGV student-athletes to campus. Despite the WAC deciding to suspend the Fall 2020 season…

UT System chancellor pays a visit to UTRGV

By Samantha Garza August 27, 2020

University of Texas System Chancellor James Milliken SAMANTHA GARZA/VAQUERO RADIO PHOTO University of Texas System Chancellor James Milliken visited UTRGV’s Edinburg campus earlier today to observe how in-person classes are…

UTRGV payment deadline extended for Thursday

By Victor Rivero August 25, 2020

VICTOR RIVERO/VAQUERO RADIO PHOTO UTRGV extended the payment deadline for Thursday due to a high volume of students that needed assistance. The extension was announced on Aug. 18 through UTRGV’s…

A virtual Best Week Ever

By Victor G. Ramirez August 24, 2020

VICTOR G. RAMIREZ/VAQUERO RADIO GRAPHIC Best Week Ever is traditionally celebrated on campus, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the events will be held virtually through different online platforms. Program…

Transportation services keeping riders and drivers safe

By Justin Elizalde August 24, 2020

COURTESY PHOTO/UTRGV PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES UTRGV Parking and Transportation Services is ready to meet the challenges of providing passengers a safe ride on the vaquero express this fall semester…

UTRGV Library prepared for the fall semester

By Victor Rivero August 24, 2020

VICTOR RIVERO/VAQUERO RADIO PHOTOS While the libraries of UTRGV continue to be open for students, many of their operations have had to adapt to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic…