San Benito cooking hot elections as Cruz-Vela faces ex-superintendent
SAN BENITO — On San Benito’s fiery political stage, the May 4 election’s shaping up like a scorcher, with Theresa Servellon, the school district’s past superintendent, challenging Ariel Cruz-Vela, a leader in the board of trustees’ new majority, for her seat on the school board.
Port Isabel to compete in H-E-B High School Paella Challenge
Acclaimed San Antonio Chef Johnny Hernandez joined Port Isabel Early College High School culinary students Thursday afternoon, providing competition tips as they prepare for the 14th annual Paella Challenge in San Antonio.
Aggie Moms asking for golf teams to sign up for fundraiser
EDINBURG — Money talks and …
Brownsville ISD places 38 at Texas Music Educators Association convention
Thirty-eight Brownsville Independent School District students have made All State in music by being named to participate in three days of rehearsals directed by nationally recognized conductors at the Texas Music Educators Association clinic and convention in San Antonio.
McAllen ISD teacher named H-E-B award finalist for passion in teaching
McALLEN — Michelle Cavazos, a McAllen ISD 3rd grade dual language teacher, is one of five finalists in the state of Texas for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Rising Star Award and received a surprise visit by H-E-Buddy and McAllen ISD administration to congratulate her.
Robotics helps to build future generation of Valley engineers
MISSION — For engineering students in South Texas, the FIRST in Texas championship is not just about robotics, and it shows. During Saturday’s competition, students exhibited camaraderie, passion and ambition in this tight-knit community.
Texas Education Agency takes over La Joya ISD school board
The Texas Education Agency announced the appointment of a new La Joya ISD board of managers and new superintendent, Marcey Sorensen, to oversee operations for the district.
McAllen ISD votes to offer free pre-K program for eligible students
The McAllen ISD school board last Monday voted unanimously to change the pre-Kindergarten program to offer it for free to all eligible 4 year olds for the upcoming fall semester.
San Benito CISD places contractor in default in $40 million bond project
San Benito school district officials are considering taking steps including launching a re-construction of a $40 million bond funded project as a result of foundation flaws while finding its contractor in default of a contract as an 11th-month shutdown pushes the project at least a year behind schedule.
A&M ceremoniously starts construction on new Valley medical program
Ground was broken Thursday on the Texas A&M Health Nursing Education and Research Building, inching the Rio Grande Valley closer to recruiting, educating and producing more medical experts amid a shortage of helpers.