Education

District Attorney hosts 8th annual Young Hearts Matter at Bert Odgen Arena

EDINBURG — Sandra Vicencio says she’s seen it before.

Weslaco unveils first student-run cafe in public library

WESLACO — Culinary arts students stood in their kitchen apparel and clapped as their classmate Hailey Luna was announced as the lead barista at the newly established Young Chefs Cafe in Weslaco. The gesture moved the teenage barista to tears Wednesday afternoon in a moment that affectionately christened the cozy cafe’s opening.

Photo Gallery: Weslaco unveils first student-run cafe in public library

WESLACO — The city in partnership with the Weslaco Independent School District hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for its first official cafe operated...

Students join FNS staff at BISD Food Show

No matter what you thought of your school lunchroom back in the day, the food today is much better than you remember, numerous servers, students and staff said Wednesday at the annual BISD Food Show.

Students learn about financial literacy

HARLINGEN — It’s about minding your dollars and your sense.

McAllen board bumps Morris Middle pay grievance back to admin

The McAllen school board voted Monday to bump a level three grievance filed by the district’s American Federation of Teachers back down to level two, meaning it’s now in the hands of administration.

No injuries or shots reported in Rio Grande City High School threat

Two people have been detained regarding a threat made involving Rio Grande City High School on Wednesday, officials said. They were detained as of 9:15...

PSJA OKs forensic audit scope, cost estimate

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district trustees on Monday approved the scope and estimated cost for the first portion of an impending forensic audit.

Police, baseball players catch alpaca (possibly llama) running amok in McAllen

McALLEN — Are you missing your alpaca? Or maybe your llama?

Weslaco school district, police, bring crime stoppers app to campuses

WESLACO — Police here have partnered with the school district and crime stoppers to create a phone application that will improve the safety of students and teachers, officials say.