Brownsville ISD declares seat vacant, names new trustee
The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday declared Minerva M. Pena’s seat vacant and appointed Tim Ramirez to fill it until May, when a special election is scheduled to determine the true winner of the disputed November 2020 school board race between Pena and Marisa F. Leal.
Brownsville ISD to declare Minerva Pena’s seat vacant, set special election
The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees is set to follow a 107th state District Court order for a new election in Trustee Minerva M. Pena’s November 2020 election loss to Marisa F. Leal.
Brownsville ISD trustees approve $750 retention stipend
Brownsville Independent School District trustees have approved a $750 retention stipend for all employees amid looming budget concerns that hinge on future decisions by the Legislature.
McAllen school board votes to give staff raises
The McAllen school board on Dec. 11 voted to use monies from the recently passed Voter Approved Tax Rate Election, or VATRE, to provide more compensation to district staff.
Edinburg CISD names Salinas next athletic director
EDINBURG — The Edinburg CISD School Board unanimously voted to approve the hiring of Oscar Salinas as the district’s next athletic director during a special called board meeting on Thursday.
Brownsville Lopez dancer reflects on performing in Macy’s parade
Jacqueline Silva reached one of her long-term goals when she danced in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Harlingen, San Benito school districts spread holiday cheer with bonuses
HARLINGEN — Area school districts are spreading holiday cheer.
Nikki Rowe students give back to McAllen community with Thanksgiving food drive
The James Nikki Rowe High School Student Council held its second annual food drive last Saturday giving community members boxes full of Thanksgiving sides, hoping it becomes an annual tradition for future generations.
Santa Rosa ISD names new superintendent
The Santa Rosa school district announced on Nov. 17 that Abram Estrada has been named the lone finalist as superintendent.
McAllen ISD superintendent’s contract includes $95,000 in benefits
Newly appointed McAllen ISD superintendent Rene Gutierrez starts his new position on Nov. 27 with a contract worth close to $400,000.
