South Texas ISD Decade of Top National Rankings

September 28, 2023

Edinburg TX, Sept. 28, 2023 – This week Niche released its 2024 Best Schools K-12 School & District Rankings, solidifying a decade of South Texas Independent School District (STISD) and its campuses ranking among the best in the state and nation…

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Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez to Address Poverty Challenges at Public Affairs Breakfast

September 13, 2023

Edinburg Texas, September 12, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced that it will host the Prosperity Outlook on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. The event is a part of the chambers Public Affairs Initiative.  During…

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Newly Reconstructed Home Granted to Precinct 4 Resident by Hidalgo County Program

September 11, 2023

Edinburg, TX, Sept. 11, 2023 – In a heartwarming, private ceremony, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Com. Ellie Torres handed over the keys to a brand-new home to Irma Reyes, a Precinct 4 resident. This occasion is the ongoing efforts to revitalize our…

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STC Theatre to hold auditions for November production of Puffs

September 8, 2023

by Amanda Sotelo, Sept. 7, 2023 South Texas College Theatre will hold auditions for its November main stage production of Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox. Auditions will be held in-person…

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STISD high schools ranked among the best in the state and nation 

September 7, 2023

Edinburg Texas, Sept 7, 2023 – Today, U.S. News & World Report published its 2023-2024 Best High Schools Rankings, which included all four South Texas Independent School District (STISD) high schools among the top-ranked schools in the state and nation.  …

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MOST History to host historian Jesus Correa during the Sunday Speaker Series presentation at 2 p.m. Sept. 10.

September 7, 2023

Borderlands historian to discuss Cabeza de Vaca journey at MOSTHistory Edinburg, Texas, Sept. 7, 2023 — The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Naufragios: Cabeza de Vaca, Castillo Maldonado, Dorantes and Estebanico,” featuring Jesús…

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The Fabulous Story of Dr. García’s Gold; MOST History Exhibit opens Sept. 12

September 7, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, Sept. 7, 2023 — Early in 2022, the Museum of South Texas History received a donation of 400 gold coins along with a fascinating South Texas story. “Dr. García’s Gold,” an exhibit opening Tuesday, Sept. 12, tells the story…

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UTRGV ranked 6th nationally, 2nd in state on costs versus long-term income for students

August 31, 2023

Photo above — UTRGV began the Fall 2023 semester on Monday, Aug. 28, with several accolades including being ranked sixth in the U.S. among all public and private higher education institutions in offering students high economic opportunity and mobility by…

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Big Mac Attack

August 29, 2023

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 29, 2023 The Economist magazine’s Big Mac index was recently released, providing insights into the cost of the classic McDonald’s burger in countries around the world. The index was started in 1986 to provide a…

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UTRGV Beats UT and TAMU, ranked No. 1 university in Texas by Washington Monthly

August 29, 2023

Edinburg Texas, Aug. 28, 2023 – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Monday started the 2023-24 academic year as the No. 1 university in Texas, based on Washington Monthly magazine’s annual college guide and rankings. According to Washington Monthly, instead of…

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