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šŸŒ± What Rio Grande City parents should know after the pageant directorā€™s arrest

Good morning Rio Grande City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What Rio Grande City parents should know after the pageant directorā€™s arrest
  • How a Rio Grande City coach built a Hall of Fame legacy

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Periods of sun; windy, warm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 90, low: 58.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 60 and low of 59 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Former Starr County pageant director arrested on child sex assault charge (valleycentral.com) ā€” Rio Grande City police recently arrested the director of a local pageant organization on a child sexual assault charge, and the board has removed him from his role. The Royal Court Pageant Board, which oversees Miss Rio Grande City and related titles, will meet with parents Sunday evening to discuss reorganization and reassure families about the programā€™s future.
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ā€¢ RGC head wrestling coach inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (krgv.com) ā€” Rio Grande City residents can celebrate longtime high school wrestling coach Ron Pratt, who has been inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fameā€™s Texas Chapter for lifetime achievement. After 23 years leading Rio Grande City High Schoolā€™s successful program, Pratt plans to retire next year, leaving behind dozens of district and regional titles and a legacy his wrestlers say transformed their lives.
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Ok Rio Grande City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rio Grande City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rio Grande City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.