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Making The Grade: The Worst Schools In The RGV – 2022

Published on August 27, 2022August 27, 2022
RGV/The News

Earlier this Summer, the Texas Education Agency released its annual A-F Accountability Report for the 2021-2022 school year, measuring the performances of campuses and their respective districts all across the state using a variety of different standardized education metrics.

As we’ve done previously, your friends at The Bench Wire have combed through the data and we’ll be presenting our findings in a series, Making The Grade.

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Every RGV School Ranked 2017

Every Single RGV School Ranked, 2017

Children At Risk, a non-profit watchdog on Texas education, has released their school rankings for 2017 and is here to

Ranking RGV School Districts 2015-2016

Earlier this week TEA released a preliminary A-F Accountability report grading schools for their performance for the 2015-2016 school year.

Weslaco’s Omar Figueroa Suffers Second Straight TKO – Announces Retirement

Published on August 20, 2022August 20, 2022
RGV/Sports

After eight rounds of punishment, Omar Figueroa’s corner had seen enough and ended his 140-pound title eliminator bout against Sergey Lipinets who stepped in only five days ago after Adrien Broner stepped away due to mental health issues.

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It’s Over For Manny Pacquiao, For Real This Time

One of boxing’s greatest careers may have finally come to a close. Eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, 42, took a

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Boxer Mikey Garcia’s Facebook Was Hacked And Now It’s 100% Hardcore Porn (NSFW – Obviously)

Lightweight boxer Mikey Garcia’s official Facebook page should be full of promotions about his upcoming fight against Welterweight Errol Spence

Badou Jack Basically Had His Forehead Split Open In Boxing Match [Graphic]

As a co-main event headliner for the incredibly one-sided fight between Pacquiao and a smack-talking sack of potatoes, boxers Badou

Man Dies After Shooting Himself At Point Blank Shooting Range in Pharr

Published on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
RGV/The News

Pharr PD responded to a 911 call at approximately 12:30 PM today at 407 N. Jackson Rd., the location of Point Blank Sporting Goods in Pharr, a popular shooting range in the Rio Grande Valley, where it was reported that Robert Levrier, Jr., 22, shot himself.

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The Bench Wire Hater’s Guide To The Valley: Pharr

The Valley is one of a kind when it comes to diversity. From the racist white people, the country-wannabes, the

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Pharr’s New Indoor Smoking Ban (and The Monitor) Can Eat Dick

Earlier this week, Pharr’s City Commission voted to ban indoor smoking in all public places including bars and restaurants and

Woman Charged In Deadly Weslaco DWI Crash Had A Long Rap Sheet

Published on May 3, 2022
RGV/The News
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Daena Nicole Gonzalez, the 27-year-old woman accused of killing 18-year-old Jaime Elias Garcia while drunkenly evading police in Weslaco on Saturday, has a history of run-ins with local law enforcement that includes assaulting a public servant, child abandonment, and making a terroristic threat toward another person.

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Weslaco

The Bench Wire Hater’s Guide To The Valley: Weslaco

The Valley is one of a kind when it comes to diversity. From the racist white people, the country-wannabes, the

Nobody Likes The New Brownsville Mural, Trey

Published on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021
RGV/The News
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Taking a break from the quantum continuum of Schrodinger’s box, the City of Brownsville unveiled their newest downtown mural which looks like…well…

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Your Caca Is Floating All Over Boca Chica Beach Right Now

Cameron County officials have placed Boca Chica Beach on red alert after a culture sample conducted by UTRGV Coastal Studies

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Congratulations, Brownsville. You Are The Unhealthiest City In America

Yesterday, WalletHub released the findings of their study of the healthiest cities in the United States, comparing the top 174

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Even Elon Musk Knows That Nobody Actually Lives In Brownsville

Elon Musk, billionaire boy who just tripped balls after having launched a God-damn car into space, took a minute to

McAllen Man Dies Following Deadly Assault Allegedly Occurring At Thirsty Monkey

Published on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021
RGV/The News

McAllen PD is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 24-year-old Juan Elias III of McAllen following an assault in McAllen’s entertainment district (17th St.) early Monday morning.
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Retired McAllen Memorial Coach Was Set To Take Sexual Harassment Training After Texting Incident

Published on August 26, 2021
RGV/Sports
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Former McAllen Memorial football head coach Bill Littleton was set to take sexual harassment re-training following an “unethical” behavioral incident involving a text message exchange with a parent according to a letter released by McAllen ISD sent from Assistant Superintendent Todd Miller to Littleton.
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The Dorados Likely Shutting Down Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone

On Wednesday, The Monitor’s Henry Miller broke the news that the RGV Dorados were suspending all football operations until further

McAllen Native Trevor Speights Might Finally Get His Chance In The Spotlight

After three years of waiting in the wings behind the likes of Christian McCaffrey and Bryce Love, both whom have

2018 Worst RGV Football Teams Week 1

2018 Worst RGV High School Football Teams Week 1

While we already have PLENTY of rankings of the top teams in the Valley from the Monitor, RGV Sports, (S)TD

It’s Over For Manny Pacquiao, For Real This Time

Published on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021
Sports

One of boxing’s greatest careers may have finally come to a close. Eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, 42, took a heavy beating after losing to WBA Welterweight title-holder Yordenis Ugas, a replacement-level fighter who only had 11 days to prepare, during their bout this Saturday.

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Weslaco’s Omar Figueroa Suffers Second Straight TKO – Announces Retirement

After eight rounds of punishment, Omar Figueroa’s corner had seen enough and ended his 140-pound title eliminator bout against Sergey

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Boxer Mikey Garcia’s Facebook Was Hacked And Now It’s 100% Hardcore Porn (NSFW – Obviously)

Lightweight boxer Mikey Garcia’s official Facebook page should be full of promotions about his upcoming fight against Welterweight Errol Spence

Badou Jack Basically Had His Forehead Split Open In Boxing Match [Graphic]

As a co-main event headliner for the incredibly one-sided fight between Pacquiao and a smack-talking sack of potatoes, boxers Badou

There’s Literally Only One Path Left For LeBron To Be The GOAT

Published on May 21, 2021
Sports

After playing 18 seasons in the NBA, there really isn’t much left to discuss. Cutting through the opinions about his free-agent orchestrations, the “decision,” the “not one – not two,” and even his politics, LeBron James, by all accounts that matter, is the 2nd greatest player who ever picked up a basketball. Period.
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Let’s Welcome The NBA’s Newest Team: The Tampa Bay Raptors Because 2020!

Ok, so maybe not technically a “new team” but the NBA and the Toronto Raptors have officially announced that the

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Manu Ginobili Was a Wizard

With the announcement of his retirement earlier today, it’s easy to assume that Manu Ginobili’s professional career will mostly be

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Brad Stevens Is The Heir Apparent To Gregg Popovich

Of all of Danny Ainge’s bold moves as his reign as longtime Boston Celtics GM: triggering the trades that landed

Here’s the Wack-Ass Rap Video with the Edinburg PD Officer

Published on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
RGV/The News

Yesterday, we published a polished timeline of the events surrounding the scandal involving Edinburg police chief, Cesar Torres, and one particular event caught our eye.

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Here’s a Better Version of The Monitor’s Timeline of The Edinburg Police Chief Scandal

Earlier this week, The Monitor’s latest iteration “myrgv.com” posted a timeline of the scandal involving Edinburg Police Chief, Cesar Torres.

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Every Sexual Harassment Suit Filed Against Deshuan Watson (Updated)

Houston Texans all-world quarterback, Deshaun Watson has been named as a defendant in 13 different lawsuits brought by 16 different

Weslaco Hero Signs “Fuck You” On His Traffic Ticket; Gets Arrested

Local Weslaco resident and newly christened hero, Gabriel Palomo, spent Saturday night in county after signing “Fuck You” on the

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