Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of August.
Good morning, Mission.
🚧 Accidents
Several fire departments from the Rio Grande Valley are battling a major brush fire near Linn-San Manuel in northern Hidalgo County, and the Texas A&M Forest Service is lending support — a Channel 5 crew is en route for more information.
🌲 Environment
Falcon Reservoir was 23.2% full as of Friday, with levels dropping 14.1% over the past 30 days due to evaporation and water outflow.
Meteorologist Barry Goldsmith noted little rainfall is expected soon + the nearby Amistad remains stable, signaling mixed conditions for local water supplies.
🏈 Sports
Dr. Paulina Torres starts her day at 4 a.m. at the Vaqueros Performance Center by taping ankles, guiding stretches, and using a mobile app to explain rehab exercises.
She supports players' mental health with an open-door policy during practices and game day.
KJ Doyle joined UTRGV running back coach Marco Regalado for vaquero-style drills on the field on Aug.
29—testing rigorous techniques ahead of the season.
UTRGV Head Football Coach Travis Bush discussed the upcoming season opener against UTPB on Channel 5 News and said his team is preparing for a competitive game.
The interview focused on strategies and expectations for the match.
Vaqueros Game Day, the official pregame show of UTRGV Football, is streaming live today in Mission—supported by Bert Ogden Rio Grande Valley.
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