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Smaller Valley schools struggled to meet state score averages

With the Texas Education Agency releasing its yearly Academic Performance Reports after a collaborative lawsuit to challenge last-minute changes to the grading system, large valley school districts passed with flying colors while smaller school districts struggled to meet the state average.

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.

Lockdown at Mercedes school lifted following shooting near campus

The Mercedes Police Department said there are no injuries following a shooting that happened Monday afternoon near the Mercedes Early College Academy.

Former Mercedes superintendent files wage discrimination lawsuit

The Mercedes school district's former superintendent — who was arrested over allegations she interfered in a police investigation — has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the district violated the Equal Pay Act by underpaying her because she is a woman.

Mercedes school board approves superintendent’s contract

Mercedes school board trustees voted Wednesday to approve a contract with Superintendent Maria J. Chavez.

Mercedes school board names lone finalist for superintendent

The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 4-2 Wednesday to name Interim Superintendent Maria J. Chavez as the lone finalist for the permanent spot.

Mercedes ISD reopens superintendent vacancy to applicants

The Mercedes school board voted Wednesday to reopen its superintendent vacancy to applicants for an additional 10 business days.

Former Mercedes coach facing sex charges gets deferred adjudication

Former Mercedes middle school coach David Bryan Reyes pleaded guilty Thursday to sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between an educator and a student, landing him deferred adjudication and 10 years of probation.

Mercedes school board continues to mull superintendent candidates

After over three hours of discussion in executive session Wednesday, Mercedes school board trustees once again took no action on naming a lone finalist for the position of superintendent.

Board makes no decision on new Mercedes superintendent

The Mercedes school board voted Wednesday to take no action on its superintendent search or applications for the position.