Saturday, September 11 the APA Border Duel Championships was held in McAllen, Texas. All women's weight classes were represented with several in each weight class. Approximately 50 lifters participated.

To follow are highlights and videos of the 2010 APA Longhorn Open Championships that took place in McAllen, Texas on June 5th. Featured lifters include Melannie Villarreal, Jerry Saldana, Faynna Sanchez, and Matthew Barba.

On Saturday, at the APA Longhorn Open in McAllen, Texas, 22-year-old junior Jorge Pillado (242) registered a 2,130 pound total. The total is good for 21st on the Powerlifting Watch Lifter Rankings. However, if Pillado, who wore single ply gear, had competed in a single ply federation or division, the total would have put him third.