Tag: Education
Brownsville ISD is all business as it prepares for historic playoff game
At the request of Athletic Director and Head Coach JC Ramirez, it will be all business with no big pep rally leading up to Friday’s fourth-round playoff game between Corpus Christi Miller and Brownsville Veterans Memorial.
Friends remember beloved San Benito school board member
SAN BENITO — Friends are remembering M.L. Garcia as a devoted school board trustee and beloved teacher who taught her students to become “selfless leaders.”
Brownsville Lopez dancer reflects on performing in Macy’s parade
Jacqueline Silva reached one of her long-term goals when she danced in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
TSTC Welding Technology student inspired to accomplish dream job
HARLINGEN — There is a new generation of motivated women who are gaining the hands-on technical skills to fill vacated welding jobs, and that is what led Haylee Whitt to Texas State Technical College.
TSTC Vocational Nursing instructor impressed with newest EMS technology
ABILENE — Adrienne Reyes was ready to see how Texas State Technical College would utilize the latest teaching technology on the Abilene campus.
TSTC’s Advocacy and Resource Center holiday meals make students smile
HARLINGEN — The Advocacy and Resource Center at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus recently held its third annual holiday meal drive so students can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones.
San Benito school district sets 2-year goals to improve education
SAN BENITO — School district officials are launching a two-year program aimed at boosting student learning, graduation rates and enrollment while increasing teacher salaries.
Mercedes ISD denies allegations in response to former super’s lawsuit
The Mercedes school district has responded to a lawsuit brought by the district’s former superintendent and also in a separate filing asked a federal judge to dismiss it.
Lyford schools receive Apple Distinguished recognition
LYFORD — There’s one device for every student.
Harlingen, San Benito school districts spread holiday cheer with bonuses
HARLINGEN — Area school districts are spreading holiday cheer.