Education

EDINBURG — In a surprise twist, Edinburg school board trustees did not Tuesday discuss settlement proposals for two directors the district has tried to terminate over extra payments related to a payroll fiasco in 2021, a development that could precede a leadership shakeup later this week.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD trustees voted 4-1 Monday to pay the city of Pharr $3.3 million to become a full partner in the natatorium in Pharr rather than lessee.

Hidalgo Early College High School Principal Rafael Tinoco returned to work Monday after a Hidalgo County grand jury no-billed him, according to the district.

Roma High School’s Gladiator Television Network Broadcast News Production Team went into the Business Professionals of America National Competition in Anaheim, California, last month with one clear advantage and one clear disadvantage in the bid that ultimately propelled them to a countrywide second place win.

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District announced last week that its classrooms will be equipped with ‘Stop the Bleed’ kits, a move the district says will expand access to potentially life-saving equipment.

Edinburg school board trustees will discuss Tuesday advice from legal counsel and possible settlement proposals related to Zelda Martinez and Margarita Oyervides, directors whom a Texas Education Agency hearing officer sided with earlier this month in a recommendation related to an extra payment dispute.

HARLINGEN — Matthew Stokes, a native of Liberty who now resides in Harlingen, knew from the age of 11 that he wanted to pursue a career as an aviation maintenance technician.

Haylin Luna is a 2021 Corps Member with Teach For America. She’s currently finishing her second year teaching AP Chemistry and AP Physics (both standard and Dual Language) at PSJA Collegiate School of Health Professions.

McALLEN — Ribs. Chicken. Beans.

McALLEN — Food sizzled and cooked here Tuesday at McAllen ISD’s inaugural Grill Wars, the district’s first foray into competitive barbecuing.