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Class of 2023: Brownsville ISD to graduate 3,059 in seven ceremonies

Graduation season will get underway at 7:30 p.m. Thursday when the 430 members of Lopez Early College High School’s 2023 graduating class gather at Sams Memorial Stadium for the first of seven BISD ceremonies celebrating this year’s graduates.

Hidalgo County Pct. 3 to giveaway free pizza to celebrate high school grads

To celebrate all of the Precinct 3 high school graduates, commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal announced he will be hosting a pizza giveaway this Friday in La Joya.

Region One to host educator job fair in Edinburg

The Region One Education Service Center will host its annual educator job fair for individuals looking for employment at a South Texas school system next Thursday.

Sanchez family unites to pursue Emergency Medical Services degrees at TSTC

HARLINGEN — A car accident four years ago left a lasting impression on the Sanchez family.

TSTC alums find success with business venture as independent contractors

HARLINGEN — When professional heating, ventilation and air conditioning services are requested by businesses, Javier Garcia and Carlos Ortega are ready to provide their skills.

PSJA inks mammoth internet deal with city of Pharr

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD trustees voted Monday to approve a 10-year, $30 million-plus interlocal agreement with the city of Pharr that the district says will provide broadband internet service to more than 13,900 students.

Brownsville ISD’s Anysia R. Trevino to lead Alice ISD

Anysia R. Trevino, the Brownsville Independent School District deputy superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction and Human Resources, is departing to become superintendent of schools at the Alice Independent School District.

Harlingen High School South graduates reflect on past four years

HARLINGEN — They faced many unique challenges.

Photo Gallery: Harlingen High School South graduates Class of 2023

HARLINGEN — COVID hijacked their freshman year, forcing the 2023 graduates of Harlingen High School South to retreat into their enclaves of safety while continuing classes online. They couldn’t see their friends; they felt isolated from the world; and an invisible threat to their health lurked everywhere.

TSTC Cybersecurity instructors share how they guide students toward successful careers

HARLINGEN — With cybercrimes running rampant and threatening everything from personal finances to social media accounts, technicians who can foil such dastardly attacks are more important now than ever.