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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.

Donna school board trustees move toward $120M bond election

Donna school board trustees voted Tuesday to approve an order calling a $120 million bond election for May.

TEA removes Donna school district conservator appointed after 2017 bribery scandal

The Donna school district on Friday received news from the Texas Education Agency that the state is ending its conservatorship for the district, ending a five-year period of agency oversight.

Donna school board members may ask voters for $120 million bond

Donna school board members are mulling the possibility of a hefty $120 million bond election for May that administrators say would help address needs outlined in a 2019 study, and to help prepare the district for anticipated growth.

Donna, Weslaco school districts sue insurance carriers for Hurricane Hanna coverage

Two more Hidalgo County school districts sued their insurers this month for Hurricane Hanna coverage.

Donna middle school student found with gun faces charges

DONNA — A middle school student will face criminal charges after being caught with a small handgun at Todd Middle School on Monday. According to...

Donna ISD moves toward becoming district of innovation

The Donna Independent School District took another step earlier this month toward becoming a district of innovation, a status that would give it flexibility regarding local controls more in line with an open-enrollment charter school.

Three incumbents face challengers on Donna ISD board

All three candidates up for reelection on the Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees will run contested in the November election. Incumbent David De...

Disability group sues Donna ISD for records on alleged abuse

A federal lawsuit filed against Donna ISD by nonprofit advocacy group Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) claims the district failed to turn over records on the alleged abuse of disabled students.

Donna ISD approves salary increases, stipends

Donna ISD’s board of trustees approved salary increases and employee stipends for the 2022-2023 school year earlier this month.