Tag: Education
Hard work pushes Roma High marching band to historic new heights
At the UIL 5A State Marching Band competition with about half the size of other bands, the Roma High School marching band went above and beyond by becoming the first Valley 5A band in history to advance to the state finals, according to band director Dena Laurel.
McAllen ISD superintendent’s contract includes $95,000 in benefits
Newly appointed McAllen ISD superintendent Rene Gutierrez starts his new position on Nov. 27 with a contract worth close to $400,000.
McAllen school board opposes changing agenda powers
McALLEN — A proposed McAllen school board policy that stirred up discussion regarding the number of board members required to place an item on the agenda failed to pass but resulted in other changes.
Repairs planned as San Benito’s $40 million project in 9-month halt
SAN BENITO — Officials have yet to set a timetable in which to launch repairs as the San Benito school district’s $40 million bond-funded project enters the ninth month of a construction shutdown.
McAllen ISD hires first superintendent who’s a product of local schools
McALLEN — The McAllen school board’s short search for the district’s next superintendent is over after officially approving René Gutiérrez for the position Monday night.
Texas Supreme Court rejects appeal by Brownsville ISD trustee Minerva Pena
The Texas Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Brownsville Independent School District trustee Minerva M. Pena to overturn her November 2020 election loss to Marisa F. Leal.
Morton Buildings Inc. visits TSTC for employer spotlight
HARLINGEN — Representatives from Morton Buildings Inc. visited with some students in Texas State Technical College’s Building Construction Technology program during a recent employer spotlight at TSTC’s Harlingen campus.
Brownsville’s St. Joseph Academy memorializes wall behind original school
The Saint Joseph’s Academy class of 1964 dedicated two historical markers Thursday afternoon where the Old St. Joseph Academy once stood in downtown Brownsville.
TSTC students, alumni impress potential employers at Industry Job Fair
HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College recently held its annual Industry Job Fair at the Harlingen campus, where more than 400 TSTC students and alumni utilized their networking skills and handed out resumes to representatives from some 68 companies.
Alamo Middle School renamed after Jesus “Jesse” Vela Jr. in trustee’s honor
ALAMO — The last name Vela will be forever carried in the halls and hearts of PSJA ISD with the renaming of Alamo Middle School to Jesus "Jesse" Vela, Jr. Middle School honoring the long-serving trustee
