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Terry Crocker, CEO of Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, will retire in May after 24 years of expanding services and constructing over 250,000 sqft of facilities in the Valley.

The board has already begun a transition plan to find his successor.

UTRGV men's soccer and Houston Christian played a resumed match on Oct.

9 that ended in a 2+2 tie after a brief lightning delay. The Vaqueros will host Western Illinois on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at home.

The Mission Economic Development Corporation is launching its search for a permanent CEO with applications open through Nov.

18 and the board expecting to select a candidate in January; the salary ranges from ($165,000-$190,000) with the new leader starting in March.

CASA of Hidalgo County is hosting a free event in November for local families to learn how to become foster parents+ the nonprofit aims to keep children within the Rio Grande Valley per a recent court order.

Grulla High School senior Miguel Sanchez is recognized as Student of the Week for his academic excellence, leadership as class president, and certification as a phlebotomist (he also organizes homecoming, pep rallies, and other school events).

He aims to become a fetal surgeon at Johns Hopkins University.

CHANNEL 5 SPORTS is showcasing senior athletes on its Playmaker of the Week segment (featuring standout high school football performances from the Rio Grande Valley) which airs every Tuesday on CHANNEL 5 NEWS at 6 and 10.

UTRGV Vaqueros basketball teams ranked in the Southland Conference preseason poll with the women's team third + the men's team fifth.

Both teams will start the season at home in Edinburg on November 2.

UTRGV Vaqueros have struggled on the road but remain upbeat despite injuries and a tough conference schedule.

They will play Central Arkansas at 4:00 p.m. in Conway (this Saturday) as they aim to push their season higher.