The McAllen High girls track & field team has been recognized with a proclamation from the City of McAllen for its accomplishments.
The proclamation declared May 26, 2026 as McAllen High School Girls Track Team Day. City Commissioner (Place 3) Rolando Rios presented the proclamation to the team during a celebration held May 26.
The proclamation reads:
Whereas, athletics provides an avenue for youth to exercise, learn skills, improve physical and mental health and, learn valuable life lessons such as how to work collaboratively with others, deal with adversity; and,
Whereas, the Lady Bulldogs Track and Field team from McAllen High School has continued a remarkable run of success by winning a District Championship for eight consecutive years, winning an Area Championship for six straight years and having won a Regional title for a school-record three consecutive years; and,
Whereas, the Lady Bulldogs produced 14 individuals who qualified for the Regional Track Meet, eight of which also qualified for the State competition in Austin and, the team having set nine all-time Rio Grande Valley records in nine different relays, something no other Valley team has ever done;
Now therefore, I, Rolando “Rolly” Rios, City Commissioner of the City of McAllen, Texas by virtue of the authority vested in me and on behalf of the Mayor and City Commission, do hereby proclaim May 26, 2026, as McAllen High School Girls Track Tea Day.
Pictured from are members of the McAllen High girls track team with City Commissioner Rios. From left to right are Vanessa Rocha, Ava Barreda, Sophia Flores, Rios, Amelia Humphreys, Yaneli Rocha, Sophia Flores and Jackie Renfrow. Not pictured are team members Italia Torres and Samara Magallan. Also not pictured are Head Coach Luis Cantu and Assistant Coaches Daniel De La Rosa, Jorge Villalobos, Valerie Garza and Jerry Lopez.
About McAllen ISD
McAllen ISD is a 2025 winner of the state’s highest rating of an “A” grade and a 2025 winner of the state’s Postsecondary Readiness Distinction. The district is home to 31 campuses and approximately 19,500 students. To learn more about McAllen ISD’s schools and programs, contact Student Outreach at 956-687-MISD (6473).
About City of McAllen
Founded in 1904 and incorporated in 1911, the City of McAllen has grown from a small agricultural community into one of the most vibrant and fastest-growing cities along the U.S.–Mexico border. Known as the “City of Palms,” McAllen serves as a hub for international trade, retail, tourism, and culture in the Rio Grande Valley.
Today, the City employs more than 2,600 dedicated public servants across 41 departments, delivering essential services to a community of more than 150,000 residents. City leaders remain committed to transparent governance, fiscal responsibility, and enhancing quality of life through innovation, infrastructure, and community engagement.