Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Mission.
📰 Economy
A new labor report from Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley showed most unemployed workers were between 25 and 44 (the prime working-age group) and held a high school education or less.
It warned that job training and dependable child care are needed to help workers return to jobs quickly.
🎓 Education
UTRGV began the Fall semester with 36,466 students on Aug.
26 at its Edinburg campus and set a new record for first day enrollment for the seventh straight year using numbers that include 7,373 freshmen, 790 doctoral, and 3,933 master’s students.
🏛️ Government
During the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez used his Uzbekistan contacts to help Special Mission Wing pilots and their families reach safety in Termez, Uzbekistan.
He coordinated a two day effort that rescued over 149 crew members and showcased a unique humanitarian mission.
🏈 Sports
High school football districts have been realigned for the 2026 season, with teams like PSJA North moving to District 32-6A and Edinburg Vela replacing PSJA in District 31-6A.
Local teams including Mission Veterans are now in new groupings that may boost playoff chances & intensify rivalries.
PSJA North High School tested an instant replay system on Friday, Aug.
28 during a scrimmage to assess its role in high school football, and coaches will review the results to plan potential rule changes for upcoming games (trial results are under review).
UIL officials considered expanding home-field advantage for lower classifications on Friday, Aug.
28 so small schools in the Rio Grande Valley could host more playoff games if the rule change is approved using a proposal under review.
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