Economedes High School Principal Retires Amid Harassment Charges

February 10, 2025

By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – Jesus R. Mata, principal of Economedes High School, has retired from his position with the school district, effective Jan. 31, 2025, following allegations of harassment. The announcement came after an executive session of the Edinburg…

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Edinburg CISD Names Top Five Competitors at 32nd Annual Spelling Bee

February 7, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg CISD hosted its 32nd Annual Spelling Bee at Johnny G. Economedes High School, recognizing the district’s top young spellers. Caleb Giuoco, an eighth grader from South Middle School, secured first place in the competition.…

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Edinburg High School to Celebrate National Champion Cheerleaders with Banner Ceremony

February 7, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg High School will honor its national champion cheerleading teams with a banner-raising ceremony today, Friday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the school gym. The ceremony will recognize the varsity cheerleading team for winning…

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Alice school district warns Border Patrol may board buses and question students about citizenship

February 6, 2025

Photo above: The superintendent of the Alice Independent School District warned parents in a letter Wednesday that Border Patrol agents may be boarding school buses at highway checkpoints to question students about their citizenship status. Credit: Eddie Gaspar for The Texas Tribune…

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Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate

February 6, 2025

Photo above: The Texas Senate takes up Senate Bill 2 in Austin on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Credit: Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Feb. 5, 2025 “Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for…

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Edinburg CISD to Honor 50 Years of School Board Members at Appreciation Breakfast

February 4, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG—The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) will celebrate five decades of school board service with its first-ever Board Member Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, February 7. The event will recognize past and present board members who have contributed…

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Absenteeism spiked in the pandemic. ECISD and other districts need the state’s help to keep students in the classroom.

February 4, 2025

Photo above: A student who misses 10% of the days in a school year — enough to be considered chronically absent — will lose opportunities for counseling and will have an increased risk of educational issues. Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune By…

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Workshop to Help RGV Musicians Turn Ideas into Community Projects, Deadline Extended To Friday

January 29, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg TX – Musicians in the Rio Grande Valley looking to make a difference in their communities will have an opportunity to develop their skills and projects at the upcoming RGV Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Workshop. The hands-on training…

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UTRGV School of Medicine team reveals breakthrough in cancer cell survival

January 23, 2025

Students make significant contributions to cancer studies Photo above: Dr. Manish Tripathi, assistant professor in the Division of Cancer and Immunology at the UTRGV School of Medicine, and his team are making essential contributions to the fight against cancer. Pictured…

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17-year-old Arrested After Alleged Threat Against South Texas ISD World Scholars

January 21, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Police arrested a 17-year-old from San Juan who is not a student at South Texas ISD World Scholars after he allegedly made a threat against the school. Authorities began investigating the incident after the threat,…

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