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STC’s promise to make college accessible and tuition free starts next fall

McALLEN — Graduating high school students will have more time off to focus on their studies with the financial weight of tuition lifted off their shoulders with South Texas College's Valley Promise program, which essentially gives students a tuition-free education.

Mental health grants awarded to Valley school districts

The Region One Education Service Center announced two new grants for Region One school districts with the Department of Counseling and Mental Health helping to support the districts with resources and training.

Several RGV schools to close Monday in wake of storm damages

As officials and communities across the Valley continue to recover from the powerful storm that ripped through the region over the weekend, several school districts have announced closures. 

Three incumbents face challengers on Valley View school board

All three incumbents up for reelection on the Valley View Independent School District Board of Trustees will face a challenger this November.

Valley View avoids TEA investigation, agrees to corrective action plan

PHARR — Valley View ISD staved off a possible state investigation by agreeing to a Texas Education Agency corrective action plan Thursday.

Former McAllen baseball coach accused of stalking headed to Valley View

PHARR — Former McAllen Memorial Head Baseball Coach Felipe Barrera — who resigned in March after a string of complaints and was later arrested after allegedly threatening the district’s athletic director — is headed to Valley View ISD to continue his coaching and teaching career.

Valley View approves extra COVID leave for isolating employees

PHARR — The Valley View ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to extend paid leave for COVID-19 isolated employees. Superintendent Silvia Ibarra said Tuesday...

Season of giving: Vipers basketball team partners for shoe giveaway

The RGV Vipers NBA G League team partnered with local retailer Status for their “Season of Giving” event that distributed 70 pairs of shoes,...

Valley View’s third superintendent in under a year gets permanent job

PHARR — The Valley View Independent School District announced Monday that its school board has selected interim Superintendent Silvia Ibarra as lone finalist for...

Valley View reaches settlement agreement with super

PHARR — The Valley View Independent School District has officially reached a settlement with Monica Luna earlier this month, ending her notably short tenure leading...