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McAllen’s Shaine Casas prepped as Paris 2024 Summer Games begin

McAllen's Shaine Casas will be in Heat No. 4, lane five on Thursday, competing for his country, state and city during the 200-meter men's individual medley at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

U.S. Department of Education pumps $163M into Valley districts

Federal funding is pouring into South Texas school district coffers.

See how Texas scored Hidalgo County school districts

The Texas Education Agency released the 2024 STAAR End-of-Course assessment results with some Hidalgo County school districts being close to, on par or surpassing state averages in categories while some school districts were completely under in almost all end-of-course exams.

‘Proud to be American’: McAllen’s Fourth of July parade showcases diversification

McALLEN — The 96th annual McAllen Independence Day Celebration Main Street Parade flooded the streets here with red, white and blue showing patriotism and also the diversity behind it.

C’est Shaine: McAllen’s Casas headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics

McAllen's Shaine Casas is competing in the Olympics. Casas, a McAllen High graduate, finished second in the finals of the 200-meter individual medley, earning a...

Three Valley high school mariachis perform at Carnegie Hall

High school mariachi groups from McAllen, Edcouch-Elsa and Rio Grande City this week graced the stage at one most prestigious performance halls in the nation.

McAllen ISD educators speak out against cutting planning periods

McALLEN — The district here just like other Texas public school districts have to make hard choices regarding the shortfall on their budgets, and a proposed idea regarding teacher’s planning periods and an additional class is causing district teachers to speak out.

Graduating McAllen student takes next step in pursuing theater dreams

Being in theater arts for most of her life, Victoria Martinez, a graduating McAllen High School senior, has dreams of becoming an actress and is the first Valley student to earn a trip to the New York City Jimmy awards after winning two Joci Awards in San Antonio.

Attorney tapped to fill McAllen school board vacancy

McALLEN — After close to six hours in executive session, the McAllen ISD school board voted to appoint Lucia Thompson to the vacant Place 7 position on the board.

Extreme heat precautions taken for outside crews, activities in Valley

It's inescapable; well, if you're outdoors.