Focus shifts toward Muniz in Edinburg CISD extra pay hearing
Despite not being present for at least the first half of testimony Wednesday, former Edinburg CISD financial consultant Jesse Muniz is front and center in a due process hearing concerning the district’s personnel and payroll directors and the $57,000 in extra money the district paid them during the 2021-22 school year.
Raymondville ISD opens on-site health clinic
With fanfare that included drum cadences and mariachi music, Raymondville Independent School District officials opened a new on-site clinic April 12 to a large crowd of city, county, state and law enforcement officials.
Richard Rivera named lone finalist for Weslaco ISD superintendent
After a 12-year hiatus, Richard Rivera is headed back to be the full-time superintendent of the Weslaco school district.
Edinburg superintendent alleges two administrators overpaid themselves $57K
In a due process hearing Tuesday, Edinburg school district Superintendent Mario Salinas alleged two former administrators essentially stole upward of $57,000 in taxpayer dollars.
McAllen school board approves directives for superintendent following employee complaints
In the wake of a scandal in the district’s communications department, McAllen school board trustees unanimously approved Monday a list of directives for Superintendent J.A. Gonzalez, and they want action within 45 days.
Valley Baptist Health System CEO to help grow Texas A&M’s McAllen footprint
McALLEN — Texas A&M University announced Monday that longtime Valley Baptist Health System CEO Manny Vela is taking a leadership position at the university’s Higher Education Center as it continues to grow its footprint locally.
Weslaco ISD teacher’s ‘Bean Saves the Day’ wins at BookFest
TSTC to spotlight Associate Degree in Nursing during upcoming open house
Weslaco school board to talk superintendent lone finalist
Weslaco school board members will discuss at a special meeting Wednesday naming a lone finalist for the position of superintendent.