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McAllen ISD pursuing nearly $1 million in safety grants

McAllen ISD’s administration informed its board earlier this month that the district is pursuing two more safety grants through the Texas Education Agency, although there’s some board concern that those grants won’t be enough to cover safety measures the district should have.

San Benito school district gets ‘clean’ opinion from auditing firm

SAN BENITO — An auditing firm is giving the San Benito school district a “clean opinion” on its annual financial report while citing officials’ supplanting of payroll money with federal funds.

San Benito third grader raising food, money for animal shelters

SAN BENITO – It’s a dog’s life.

TSTC’s Advocacy and Resource Center holiday meals bring happiness to students’ hearts

HARLINGEN — The Advocacy and Resource Center at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus recently provided either meal kits or restaurant gift cards for...

San Benito school district works to complete $1.2 million project

SAN BENITO — San Benito school district officials have negotiated a contractor’s $76,000 payment resulting from rising materials’ costs in a $1.2 million project that has entered its second year.

Garcia thrilled about potential job opportunities with big-name aviation companies

HARLINGEN — Learning about aviation pioneers such as the Wright Brothers, along with Charlie Taylor, the mechanic who helped build and maintain some of...

Alvarado’s automotive knowledge expands in internship at area electric company

HARLINGEN — Utility companies depend on highly skilled automotive technicians to keep their fleet vehicles ready for everything from routine service calls to emergencies. Alex...

Former IDEA CEO alleges discrimination in federal suit

Former IDEA Public Schools CEO and cofounder JoAnn Gama sued the organization Thursday, alleging she was discriminated against and used as a “scapegoat” for financial scandals that occurred under her predecessor.

Mission CISD sues contractor for delayed stadium renovation

The Mission Consolidated Independent School District sued McAllen contractor Holchemont and subcontractor Sturdisteel last month, claiming they “fumbled the ball” with the much delayed renovation of Tom Landry Stadium.

TSTC recognizes its own with Chancellor’s Cornerstone Awards

HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College prides itself on its core values of excellence, accountability, service and integrity, and it recognizes individuals every year...