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.

I had a great time joining the members of the South Texas Press Association and Texas Gulf Coast Press Association in ...
04/19/2026

I had a great time joining the members of the South Texas Press Association and Texas Gulf Coast Press Association in at this year's convention. There were many great leaders in the industry and . I would like to thank the STPA Board and Members of the association for electing me 2nd Vice President. Join us Next Year at The Menger Hotel for the 100th Anniversary of The South Texas Press Association Convention. It will be an honor to announce the winners of next year's newspaper contest in Downtown San Antonio, so don't forget to send in your news clips and show off those scoops! Texas Press Association NAHJ South Texas

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.

08/26/2025
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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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