Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
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🎭 Culture
31-year-old artist Karina Gonzalez from Elsa painted Weslaco Animal Care Services free after winning a city art competition last April, transforming the shelter into a welcoming, family-friendly space that boosted pet adoptions.
She will soon begin work on a library project in San Antonio.
🏈 Sports
UTRGV baseball lost 6-5 in the Southland Conference tournament on Thursday and will face elimination at 1:00 p.m. on Friday against Lamar — the team must win to continue in the tournament.
UTRGV's Armani Raygoza became the first player in Southland Conference history to win Player of the Year in consecutive seasons (May 14) after leading with 17 home runs, 49 RBI and a .307 average.
Olivia Wood of St. Joseph Academy won her second TAPPS state discus title and received the Marist Leadership award, proving her talent as a multi-sport athlete.
Her coach praised her focus and hard work during the competition.
Edcouch-Elsa senior golfer Jordan Hernandez signed with Texas A&M-Victoria's golf program on Thursday, May 14.
She earned Newcomer of the Year honors and multiple All-District selections before joining the team.
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