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Appellate court hits pause on Abbott, Point Isabel mask mandate challenge

The 13th Court of Texas Appeals has placed on hold a challenge by Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton of a lower court ruling that overrode Abbott’s authority during the pandemic to nullify a mask mandate by the Point Isabel Independent School District.

Brownsville joins push against South Texas ISD taxing authority

Trustees with the Brownsville school district on Tuesday approved a resolution taking aim at South Texas ISD’s funding structure after that district dug in its heels against a legislative push to eliminate its taxing authority, which began last week.

A&M program announces partnerships with Brownsville, Los Fresnos, Point Isabel school districts

A year after the Texas A&M RGV Advanced Manufacturing Hub TRAIN program was created to help develop a skilled workforce to serve local industry, several new memorandums of understanding with community partners were announced recently.

Point Isabel school district rejects Texas LNG tax abatement

The Point Isabel Independent School District on Tuesday unanimously rejected a last-minute bid by Texas LNG Brownsville to qualify for tax abatements under an expiring state program.

Police patrols increase at schools in wake of Uvalde shooting

In the wake of the mass shooting at an Uvalde elementary school that left 19 students and two teachers dead, authorities across Cameron County are beefing up patrols around schools.

School districts delay start of classes

Several school districts in the Rio Grande Valley have announced they are extending their winter break due to the increase in cases of the...

A love for cooking: Executive chef becomes Point Isabel ISD’s culinary arts instructor

PORT ISABEL — Executive Chef Celia Galindo has dived into the world of culinary arts from just about every aspect of the career. From providing...

Point Isabel ISD proposes bonds for November election

PORT ISABEL — From facility renovations and parking lot upgrades to new tennis courts and an aquatic center, many areas of this school district’s...

Continued learning: Point Isabel ISD to begin new school year

PORT ISABEL — As summer comes to an end, many students around the Valley are returning to the classroom for a new year of...

Back-to-school prep: Point Isabel ISD to discuss COVID-19 matters

In light of the evolving nature of the coronavirus pandemic, school districts around the state are looking into how they can best prepare for...