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UTRGV men's soccer is unbeaten this season with two wins and a draw, including a 5-0 win at South Florida.

They will play Oral Roberts next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Tulsa (junior forward Elias Taj earned national honors for his performance).

CHANNEL 5 SPORTS highlights top high school football players every Tuesday at 10 with its Playmakers segment, covering key stats from Week 2 games across local schools (featuring pass, rush, receiving yards and touchdowns).

Local native Esteban Lopez published his memoir The Long Way Home: A Memoir of Reinvention in June and launched Go Gaijin (a guide for foreigners navigating life in Japan).

He credits his Valley roots for shaping a 14-year journey abroad.

On Labor Day, visitors flocked to South Padre Island to enjoy a relaxing beach day that boosted local business.

Several businesses extended hours + hired extra help to handle higher sales compared to last year.

The Mission EDC is hosting the free Small Business Expo on Wednesday, Sept.

16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, featuring guest speakers, networking and a pitch competition for entrepreneurs.

UTRGV volleyball will host Texas Southern today at 6:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Fieldhouse after starting the season in two road tournaments that yielded one win, and the team aims to extend a streak of seven wins against the Tigers.

UTRGV football lost 45-16 to UTSA in their first-ever game against an FBS opponent Saturday afternoon in San Antonio — the Vaqueros will play their first Southland Conference game next Saturday on the road against Nicholls at 6:00 p.m. in Thibodaux.

UTRGV Vaqueros are preparing for their first FBS game & will face UTSA on Saturday, Sept.

5 at 2:30 p.m. at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The team is set to prove their skills as they take on a tough opponent in a historic matchup.