Five ways a funding overhaul has transformed Texas community colleges

March 27, 2025

Photo above: Jennifer Waldron, a continuing education instructor at Austin Community College, shows students where to put electrodes when doing an EKG at ACC’s Leander campus on Oct. 4. The students were participating in a health care apprenticeship program for…

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Special Olympics Spring Games Set for April in Edinburg

March 27, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Nearly 2,000 athletes from across the Rio Grande Valley are set to compete in the 2025 Special Olympics Texas RGV Spring Games, scheduled for April 3–4 at Richard R. Flores Stadium in Edinburg. The two-day…

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EHS to Honor State Powerlifting Medalists with Recognition Ceremony Today

March 27, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Edinburg High School will host a recognition ceremony Thursday to honor its powerlifting team’s standout performances at the state level. The event is scheduled for today, Thursday, March 27 from 3:40 to 4:30 p.m. in…

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Edinburg Opens Registration for New Art Classes at ACE Center

March 25, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Department has opened registration for its first-ever art classes at the Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center, with courses beginning March 31, 2025. The program offers both free and…

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Edinburg Seeks Young Performers for Missoula Children’s Theatre Production

March 24, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg will host open auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland on Monday, April 7, 2025. Auditions are scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Edinburg Arts, Culture,…

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Edinburg CISD Named Texas Honor Roll District for 10th Consecutive Year

March 20, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District has been named a Texas Honor Roll School District for the 10th year in a row, with 14 campuses earning individual recognition. The annual Honor Roll, presented by Educational…

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“I can see clearly now…”  UTRGV expert highlights the importance of eye exams for lifelong vision health

March 20, 2025

Photo above: Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, recommends regular eye exams to catch vision problems early and prevent serious conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. She says that clear vision can be life-changing, improving…

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Edinburg CISD Names New Head Football Coaches for Edinburg, Edinburg North

March 17, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees has hired new head football coaches for Edinburg High School and Edinburg North High School following last month’s staff reassignments. During a special board meeting on March 14, the…

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ECISD Board Renews Superintendent’s Contract, No Details Provided In Public Meeting

March 12, 2025

By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees last night voted unanimously to approve the contract renewal of Superintendent Mario Salinas’ contract. No details of the contract renewal were provided during the public section of the…

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ECISD Board To Hire 2 New Head Football Coaches, Economedes Principal In Special Meeting Friday Afternoon

March 12, 2025

By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees called for a special board meeting this Friday, March 14, at 5 pm to address head coaching and principal vacancies. No names have been announced as potential candidates. The…

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