Tag: Education
Bonds pass in Progreso and fail in Sharyland, where incumbent defends seat
MISSION — Sharyland ISD’s proposed $35 million bond package failed by just six votes Saturday, while the district saw an incumbent successfully defend his...
An overwhelming need: Guerra’s bill focuses on next generation of bilingual teachers
Aspiring bilingual teachers may soon receive financial support from the state for their schooling through legislation a local congressman is pushing this legislative session.
Rep....
Lower Valley student to graduate at 15
BROWNSVILLE — When Christopher Thomas Phillippe began reading to his mother at age 2, chapters ahead in the hardcover book she was reading to...
PSJA adding more air purifiers to district facilities
The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district is continuing efforts to create a safe environment in their facilities as students and staff continue returning to school.
One...
Mercedes ISD board debates tax attorney, security contracts
MERCEDES — An effort to terminate two school district contracts ultimately fell short this week, although it did result in some heated discussion and...
Sharyland school board candidates talk issues
MISSION — Sharyland ISD voters will see two new names and a familiar one on their ballot when early voting begins Monday.
Place 4 incumbent...
Valley law school bill passes House, heads to Senate
The Texas House approved legislation that would pave the way for the Rio Grande Valley’s first public law school.
State Rep. Armando “Mando” Martinez, D-Weslaco...
McAllen ISD trustee candidates talk issues at forum
McALLEN — Candidates running for a seat on the McAllen ISD school board shared their thoughts on the issues with voters at a virtual...
Healing in harmony: At UTRGV, syringes and strings make for good medicine
EDINBURG — Students of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s School of Music on Thursday worked alongside those of the School of Medicine...
With new aid, schools seek solutions to problems new and old
With a massive infusion of federal aid coming their way, schools across the U.S. are weighing how to use the windfall to ease the...
