STC Forges New Partnership With Prestigious Matamoros University 

January 27, 2023

Photo above: South Texas College continues to expand its partnerships across the border with a new letter of intent for collaboration with the Universidad Tecnológica de Matamoros (UTM) that could promote the economic development of the region. STC photo. Amanda…

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UTRGV Professor Awarded $5.7M Grant To Improve Area Mental Health Services For Children

January 27, 2023

Photo above: Dr. Nancy Razo, UTRGV professor of practice in the Department of Human Development and School Services. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy) By Maria Gonzalez, RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – JAN. 26, 2023 The U.S. Department of Education awarded…

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Edinburg Vanguard Student Allegedly Threatens To ‘Shoot Up The School’

January 27, 2023

Edinburg TX – January 26, 2023 Edinburg Police continue the investigation into a report of a student who made violent threats to other students at Vanguard Academy in Edinburg. On Thursday January 26, 2023, at approximately 2:59 p.m., Edinburg Police…

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UTRGV Ballet Folklórico Presents Its Annual Production – Alegría

January 25, 2023

Photo above: UTRGV Ballet Folklórico presents Alegría, a dance production that has become a tradition in the Rio Grande Valley. The dates are Feb 3, 4, 5 and 10, 11, 12 at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg…

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ECISD Board Renews Superintendent’s Contract While Personnel Director And Payroll Director Contracts Terminated

January 25, 2023

Above: ECISD Superintendent Dr. Mario H. Salinas. Edinburg TX — January 25, 2023 The contract for Edinburg CISD’s superintendent, Dr. Mario Salinas, was renewed at last night’s Board of Trustees meeting. Listed as “Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Evaluation,…

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STC Holds Training For Suicide Prevention In Law Enforcement

January 24, 2023

Photo above: Michael Mata, Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network regional director, trained members of the local police on counseling peers who may be suffering from mental health issues at STC’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence – STC photo Selene Rodriguez –…

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STC Named A “Top Texas Community College” For 2023

January 24, 2023

 Photo above: South Texas College is starting this new year as one of the top community colleges in Texas for online and in-person learning. — Photo by STC Amanda Sotelo — January 24, 2023 South Texas College is starting this…

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Moving Forward: UTRGV Chess Team advances to Final Four

January 23, 2023

Photo above: UTRGV Chess Team members compete at the 2023 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship this month. With 85 teams representing 44 universities, UTRGV earned a spot in the coveted Final Four of Chess: Team A placed third and Team…

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ECISD Superintendent’s Contract Up For Review

January 23, 2023

Edinburg TX — January 23, 2023 The contract for Edinburg CISD’s superintendent, Dr. Mario Salinas, will be on the agenda at Tuesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting. Listed as “Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Evaluation, Contract, and Compensation for…

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Edinburg CISD Enrollment Up 5.6%

January 16, 2023

Edinburg TX – January 12, 2023 The Edinburg CISD saw a dramatic rise in enrollment this school year. Dr. Eduardo J. Moreno, Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services Division, told ECISD Board members that enrollment was up as of the student…

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