Raul Garcia Jr.

Raul Garcia Jr. Community journalist serving the Rio Grande Valley I earned a Masters in New Media Journalism from Full Sail University.

I am a community journalist focusing on Education and general assignments for Latino Education magazine as managing editor. I founded Valleywood Magazine monthly in 2007 and have launched online news sites that highlight the local news, businesses, culture and national news. I did my undergraduate work at Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, Austin Community College and University

of Texas- Brownsville. I worked on the college newspaper at each school but it was LCC where I was given the duty as Editor in 2004.

11/30/2025

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11/29/2025

TRHS Alum, Ashley Lopez gets the American Record today at USAPL Collegiate Cup in Nebraska with a squat of 145.5kg (320.77lbs). She wins 1st place in her 48kg division. Last bench was 160lbs. and last deadlift was 320lbs. She earned all Midland School Records swept across the board. Congratulations, Ms. Ashley, and keep breaking records! The sky is the limit!

Here are some of the photos I took at the Battle of the Rio Grande
10/19/2025

Here are some of the photos I took at the Battle of the Rio Grande

09/19/2025

By TANYA GARCIA HOLT – For Holt High senior Molly Root, wrestling isn’t just about the grind on the

08/27/2025

It’s out, read all about it.

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08/01/2025

🏈 UTRGV’s Inaugural Kickoff: Vaqueros vs. Sul Ross State Date & Time: August 30, 2025 • 7:00 p.m. CTVenue: Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium, Edinburg TX ⚙️ What’s at Stake 🏟️

08/01/2025

Congratulations for Dan Eakin, editor of the Silsbee Bee, who is retiring after 70 years in the newspaper business! We were thrilled to be on hand today at his retirement reception. Thanks for the decades, Dan!

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