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San Benito cooking hot elections as Cruz-Vela faces ex-superintendent

SAN BENITO — On San Benito’s fiery political stage, the May 4 election’s shaping up like a scorcher, with Theresa Servellon, the school district’s past superintendent, challenging Ariel Cruz-Vela, a leader in the board of trustees’ new majority, for her seat on the school board.

Brownsville ISD posts special meeting in superintendent search

Brownsville ISD has posted a special-called board meeting Tuesday to discuss and take possible action on naming a new superintendent.

Mental health grants awarded to Valley school districts

The Region One Education Service Center announced two new grants for Region One school districts with the Department of Counseling and Mental Health helping to support the districts with resources and training.

TSTC student finds perfect fit in Precision Machining Technology

HARLINGEN — Selena Gomez knew that she wanted a better life after experiencing several unfulfilling jobs.

TSTC Drafting and Design student finds niche, balances motherhood and job

HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College student Alejandra Sanchez does her best to balance motherhood, a college education and being an assistant manager at a pizza restaurant.

Rivera ready for welding career after being inspired by high school teacher

HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College student Justino Rivera remembers being introduced to welding by a high school friend who had a welding machine at his home.

Brownsville Public Utilities Board doubles Project SHARE scholarship amounts

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board has doubled the amount of scholarships it’s giving to eligible students this year through the utility’s Project SHARE Scholarship program.

Comfort in Privacy: Brownsville ISD’s Lincoln Park High School opens nursing room

As part of its mission to serve all students, Brownsville ISD on Wednesday cut the ribbon on a new nursing room in the daycare at Lincoln Park High School for pregnant teenage girls.

McAllen ISD facing $13.7 million budget deficit

The McAllen ISD school board held its first workshop for the 2024-25 budget Monday with board members asking questions about an expected deficit while expressing their opinions on possible solutions to help mitigate it.