Tag: La Joya

La Joya ISD issued a statement from attorney Jerry “Jaime” Muñoz Tuesday denouncing a hearing on potential Texas Education Agency intervention at the district held earlier this week, along with criticizing the investigation that preceded it.

Current La Joya ISD Board President Alex Cantu found himself — along with $271,525 in nonprofit money he could scarcely remember earning — very much in the spotlight at a hearing Monday that could determine whether the Texas Education Agency appoints a board of managers at the school district.

A hearing that could determine whether the Texas Education Agency appoints a board of managers at La Joya ISD is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, and though the hearing will happen in Austin there's options to tune in from the Rio Grande Valley.

McALLEN — Former La Joya school board president Oscar “Coach” Salinas has been sentenced to one year and two months in federal prison for his role in a massive Western Hidalgo County public corruption scandal.

The La Joya ISD school board on Monday approved a tax rate election for November, joining a growing number of local districts to do so.

As of last Wednesday, the deadline to apply, 107 people applied for a position on La Joya ISD’s prospective board of managers.

La Joya ISD trustees named Wednesday current Interim Superintendent Beto Gonzalez lone finalist for the permanent post just 12 days before a Texas Education Agency hearing that will determine whether or not the state intervenes at the district.

Palmview hired Brownsville law firm Martinez and Tijerina on Tuesday to represent the city in a dispute with La Joya ISD over a 10-acre piece of land the district donated to the city.

The La Joya ISD board will discuss Wednesday superintendent applicants and may name a lone finalist for the position, although three trustees have already described appointing a superintendent this month as potentially irresponsible and criticized the district’s superintendent search.

Border agents rescued a person from a fiery vehicle wreck in the La Joya area early Friday morning.