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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.

History in the making: Three Valley bands hopeful to place in state marching band...

With the Rio Grande Valley having a rich history of marching band culture, three Valley bands advanced to the state level with each school making history.

No injuries or shots reported in Rio Grande City High School threat

Two people have been detained regarding a threat made involving Rio Grande City High School on Wednesday, officials said. They were detained as of 9:15...

Social media video shows intense fight between two Starr County teen girls

A video surfaced online Tuesday showing two teenage girls fighting inside a classroom with one of them appearing to lose consciousness.

Starr County school district reports Monday morning bus crash

Authorities in Rio Grande City are investigating a school bus crash that happened Monday morning near an elementary school. In a news release, the Rio...

Races take shape for Rio Grande City school board election

Four seats are up for reelection on the Rio Grande City school board this November.

Police question student in response to threat at Grulla High

A threatening social media post prompted police to respond to Grulla High School Monday morning.

Starr Co. school employee arrested for encouraging student to engage in prostitution

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD police arrested a district employee for encouraging a student under the age of 18 to engage in prostitution. Antonio Zavala-Villarreal, 81, was charged with compelling prostitution under age 18, a first degree felony, on Tuesday.

Brownsville, Rio Grande City schools only two in Texas to win award

Before a gymnasium full of cheering students, teachers, staff and district administrators, Putegnat Elementary Principal Aidee Vasquez acknowledged her school’s latest accomplishment Tuesday morning, the Distinguished Performance Award given by the Texas Education Agency.

Rio Grande City students detained after bringing gun to school, district says

RIO GRANDE CITY — Two students were detained on school grounds at Veterans Middle School for showcasing a .22 caliber pistol after school Friday. The...