Weslaco approves open enrollment for upcoming school year
WESLACO — Starting this summer, the Weslaco school district will begin opening its doors to students from all across the Rio Grande Valley by...
McAllen teen wins regional bee by correctly spelling ‘transmittal’
HARLINGEN — “Transmittal,” said the pronouncer.“Transmittal,” repeated Veena Namboodiri at the Rio Grande Valley 30th Annual Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday.She wrote imaginary letters...
UTRGV to open recruiting office in Matamoros
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley plans to open a recruiting office in Matamoros.The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley plans to open...
UT Board approves $12M for new School of Medicine building
EDINBURG — Planning for expected growth of the new School of Medicine at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, UT regents last week...
FESTIBA author talks about lasting effects of Chile’s dictatorship
EDINBURG — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosted renowned Chilean author Alejandro Zambra for the keynote presentation Thursday at its annual Festival...
UTRGV announces academic affairs reorganization
EDINBURG — A new administrative structure for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is in the works according to a memo sent by...
Pct. 4 commissioner candidates talk about new courthouse
McALLEN — Hidalgo County Precinct 4 commissioner candidates made a final pitch to sway voters at a forum here Thursday.The McAllen Citizens League hosted...
Donna school board appeals TEA’s conservator decision
DONNA— The board of trustees for the Donna school district voted this week to appeal a recent decision by the Texas Education Agency to...
Calming fears: McAllen ISD addresses security concerns, hears suggestions at town hall
McALLEN — Less than a week after the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, parents and staff convened here to discuss their concerns and ideas for...
UTRGV study to focus on genetic links to heart disease
A researcher at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley won a nearly $2.4 million, four-year grant to study how lipid levels and individual...