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RGV Boys State Alumni sponsors interview delegates

RGV Boys State Alumni Group sponsors interviewed this year’s Texas Boys State finalists for 2023 Statesmen recently at Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Conference Center in Weslaco. Precinct 1 County Commissioner David Fuentes hosted the event.

Deep roots, family inspire Weslaco native to join Teach for America

Felix Jimenez is a 2021 Rio Grande Valley Teach For America corps member and a 7th grade social studies teacher at Vanguard Rembrandt Secondary in Pharr.

Roma school district to bring nearly $42M in bond projects to voters

Roma school district voters will decide in May whether nearly $42 million in bond projects move ahead.

TSTC celebrates leaders during Women’s History Month

HARLINGEN — In observance of Women’s History Month, Texas State Technical College honors three women who shine in exemplary leadership positions for their contributions...

TSTC Workforce Training and Continuing Education Maritime Welding program fills need of Texas workforce

HARLINGEN — The Texas State Technical College Workforce Training and Continuing Education Maritime Welding program has helped train students since its inception in 2021. Individuals...

Functionality of wind turbines motivates TSTC student to study Wind Energy Technology

HARLINGEN — The purpose of wind turbines is to turn wind into electricity to power homes and businesses. The process of how a wind turbine...

McAllen school board trustee candidates talk priorities in forum

McAllen ISD School Board Trustee Place 5 candidates Rojelio Aleman II and Aaron Daniel Rivera met in their first forum of the campaign season Wednesday, hosted by the McAllen Rotary Club.

Career Milestone: Rita Garcia marks 50 years at Point Isabel ISD

There’s no getting around the fact Rita Garcia has reached a milestone in her career with the Point Isabel Independent School District, but whether she actually retires this time around is another matter.

McAllen ISD board candidates slated for forums

At least three groups are planning candidate forums for the May 6 McAllen school board election.

TSTC Biomedical Equipment Technology students start careers with Houston-based medical company

HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College’s mission is to place more Texans in great-paying jobs, and now three of its Biomedical Equipment Technology students...