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McAllen ISD celebrates opening of new agriculture center

Jessica Torres, the agricultural science teacher at Nikki Rowe High School, saved a little patch of yellow ribbon from the grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for McAllen ISD’s new agricultural center Wednesday.

Rio Hondo High School student arrested for possession of firearm

A student from Rio Hondo High School was arrested Thursday after a firearm and ammunition were found in the student’s possession, according to a press statement from the school district.

Donna middle school student found with gun faces charges

DONNA — A middle school student will face criminal charges after being caught with a small handgun at Todd Middle School on Monday. According to...

Nine candidates vying for seats on Edinburg school board

Four incumbents on the Edinburg school board will face challengers for their seats in November.

Long-awaited forensic audit finds no legal violations for San Benito school district

SAN BENITO — The San Benito school district’s $223,800, 10-month forensic audit aims much of its focus on a $40 million bond-funded construction project, which led auditors to raise questions.

Harlingen South JROTC Cadets fill sandbags for hurricane season

HARLINGEN – Cadet Capt. Samuel Nieto remembers waking up one morning many years ago to find his bedroom floor under water.

FBI assists in arresting man for threats against Edinburg Vela High School

FBI and Edinburg school district police arrested a man Friday for making threats against Vela High School, the district announced. According to a release, the...

A&M program announces partnerships with Brownsville, Los Fresnos, Point Isabel school districts

A year after the Texas A&M RGV Advanced Manufacturing Hub TRAIN program was created to help develop a skilled workforce to serve local industry, several new memorandums of understanding with community partners were announced recently.

Edcouch-Elsa teacher accused of improper relationship between student and teacher

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from witnesses following the arrest of a former Edcouch-Elsa teacher arrested Tuesday and charged with an...

Students react to premier showing of ‘Sister Act’ at the Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory

HARLINGEN – Sister Act’s exaggerated comedic antics and eloquent vocal performances convinced the young audience they were seeing an authentic and crafted presentation.