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La Joya board appoints Luna to vacant trustee seat

The La Joya Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to appoint Juan Jose “J.J.” Luna its sole remaining vacant seat.

5-year-old boy found in vehicle at La Joya ISD school died of heat asphyxiation

An autopsy report indicates a five-year-old boy found dead in a vehicle at a La Joya ISD school last Thursday likely died after being...

5-year-old boy found dead inside car was related to La Joya staff member

LA JOYA — The child who was found dead inside a car at an elementary on Thursday afternoon was a 5-year-old boy who was related to a staff member at the campus, La Joya school district officials said at a press conference Friday.

Child found dead in car at La Joya ISD elementary campus

MISSION — A child died in a car at Dr. Americo Paredes Elementary Thursday afternoon. A release from La Joya ISD said the district’s police...

Video of La Joya students with apparent weapons prompts police response

A video posted to social media appearing to depict two students armed with weapons driving onto campus at Palmview High School Tuesday morning resulted in a law enforcement response, although La Joya ISD says at least one of those weapons turned out to be a fake.

Peñitas city council silent following mayor’s arrest

PEÑITAS — The city council here remained silent about the arrest of Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Lopez during its regularly called meeting Monday evening.

La Joya school board taps Zamora for Place 5

The La Joya school board unanimously appointed former superintendent Roberto Zamora as a trustee Tuesday, which board President Alda Benavides says will help bring stability to the battered district.

La Joya ISD seeking individuals to fill vacant board seats

Want to be a La Joya ISD school board trustee? Now’s your chance.

La Joya ISD votes to shutter Kika de la Garza Elementary

La Joya ISD’s board of trustees voted to accept the administration’s recommendation to close and consolidate Kika de la Garza Elementary at their meeting last Wednesday.

In wake of scandals, La Joya school board approves corrective action measures

A number of corrective actions were approved Wednesday by La Joya school district trustees that are meant to tighten policies around purchasing and board member conduct in the wake of misconduct scandals at the district.