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TSTC Nursing graduate committed to patient care because of son’s health issues

As a new parent, Jennifer Ortiz became concerned with her toddler’s health conditions — and that would inspire a new career direction for her.

Concern, confusion over Edinburg CISD, UTRGV collegiate high school memorandum

EDINBURG — In a school board meeting Tuesday, the Edinburg school district Board of Trustees discussed the details of a memorandum of understanding with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley regarding a down-the-middle split of cost for a collegiate high school.

Harlingen to assign four officers to protect HCISD campuses

HARLINGEN — Nearly 18 months of negotiations came down to a face-to-face deal.

Surgical Technology alumnus reflects on his first year of teaching TSTC

For Mark Braswell, it was like coming home when he returned to Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus to teach Surgical Technology after working as a surgical technician at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in San Antonio.

Brownsville ISD town hall: New superintendent needs to listen

About 20 people including parents, a former librarian and other Brownsville Independent School District teachers and staff attended the first of three community round tables on Tuesday to guide the selection of a new superintendent of schools.

Harlingen, HCISD to meet over negotiations on campus security

HARLINGEN — After 18 months of negotiations, city commissioners and school board members are formally meeting to try to reach an agreement aimed at providing police security across the Harlingen school district’s campuses.

Jubilee official in Brownsville named Educator of the Year

In a surprise recognition ceremony on Tuesday, Yesenia Gonzalez, the 21st Century district director for Jubilee Leadership Academies, was named the Arly Impact/BellXcel Educator of the Year.

McAllen ISD police practice realistic, intense active shooter training

McALLEN — Conducting a handful of active attacker training every year, McAllen school district police officers took part in drills focused on stimulating active shooter situations to sharpen and prepare them for emergencies.

Raymondville, Lyford school district bands make history

Raymondville and Lyford’s high school bands are making history.

Brownsville ISD plans town hall meetings in superintendent search

The Brownsville Independent School District will hold a series of three community town hall meetings this week and next to guide its search for a new superintendent of schools.