Year in Review: Changes, accomplishments mark schools in 2019
HARLINGEN — Big changes and grand successes were the hallmark of local school districts, looking back at education through our area in 2019.
Local school...
UTRGV folklorico program founder honored by past and present students
Francisco Muñoz III was ushered into a side entrance of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Performing Arts Center on Tuesday night by...
McAllen school district’s $7.8M tax election on ballot Saturday
McALLEN — Voters here will decide a school district tax ratification election Saturday, which, if approved, will generate nearly $8 million per year.Early voting...
UTRGV announces preview of Dream Resource Center
EDINBURG — A center aimed at providing specific groups of students, such as those who are undocumented, is near completion and about to preview...
UTRGV joins UT Health Network, prepares to open employee clinics
EDINBURG — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the latest institution to become part of the UT Health Network effective this month,...
Former Mercedes principal remembered by many
By RAUL GARCIAMERCEDES — Mauro Vasquez left a lasting memory in many people’s hearts.He died in his home at the age of 76 on...
UTRGV students air parking concerns
EDINBURG — Parking at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was addressed again this week when the Student Government Association held a meeting...
State nixes plans for school district contracts with migrant centers
SAN BENITO — The school district won’t be educating undocumented immigrant children at a federally-funded shelter here.Southwest Key Programs has canceled its agreement with...
Early voting numbers low for McAllen ISD tax election
McALLEN — Early voting for the proposed tax ratification election for the local school district has thus far prompted nearly 700 voters to cast...
Updated music wing at UTRGV gives program room to grow
A new academic year typically brings plenty of change. For music professors and students attending classes at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s...