TSTC’s Access and Learning Accommodations office spotlights National Disability Employment Awareness Month
HARLINGEN — At Texas State Technical College, the Access and Learning Accommodations (ALA) office serves as a resource for students who may experience barriers due to a disability — especially when students are striving in their educational journeys toward employment.
TSTC students embrace challenge of Interview Practicum
HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College students who are close to graduation understand that preparing for a real-life interview is paramount to helping them land a dream job.
Sharyland, Hidalgo teachers reflect on winning top state award
Nubia German from Donna Wernecke Elementary and Denise Rogdriuez from Hidalgo Early College High School won the Region 1 Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the year award and were honored at the Texas Teacher of the Year luncheon in Round Rock.
La Feria High School students compete in barbecue contest
LA FERIA — Julio Botello dipped a spoon in the sauce for a measured taste test.
Brownsville ISD names Chavez as interim superintendent
The Brownsville Independent School District on Thursday named Brownsville native and BISD graduate Jesus H. Chavez as interim superintendent of schools, effective as soon as negotiations conclude for the position.
La Joya ISD hopes ‘proactive measures’ influence board of managers decision
La Joya ISD and the Texas Education Agency met with Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath in a hearing Wednesday at the TEA headquarters in Austin for the next step in the appeal process regarding the recommendation to replace the school board with a board of managers.
PSJA ISD wins Dave Campbell’s Texan Live Student Multimedia Spotlight Award
The PSJA ISD KTRI Student Reporter Program is one of ten programs from across the state selected as a recipient of the Dave Campbell’s Texan Live Student Multimedia Spotlight Award.
History in the making: Three Valley bands hopeful to place in state marching band...
With the Rio Grande Valley having a rich history of marching band culture, three Valley bands advanced to the state level with each school making history.
Progreso ISD board president gets $250K bond in cocaine smuggling case
A federal magistrate judge on Tuesday set the bond for the Progreso school district’s board president, who is accused of cocaine smuggling, at $250,000 with a $15,000 deposit, court records indicate.
Brownsville ISD names law firm to lead superintendent search
The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees on Monday named the Austin law firm of O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo to conduct the search for a new superintendent of schools.
