After Two Threats At Schools, Edinburg PD Proactively Working Against School Violence Threats

February 3, 2023

Edinburg, TX – February 3, 2023 Following a pair of reports of school violence threats in the City of Edinburg within the last week, the Edinburg Police Department is reminding the community of the severity of the consequences related to making…

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STC Welcomes New, In-demand Program

February 2, 2023

By Amanda Sotelo Surveying and Geospatial Technology is a career with a demand on the rise, and a new program at South Texas College to provide the training, certifications and degree needed for a success in the field. The program,…

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ECISD Postpones Parent Youth Festival

January 31, 2023

As inclement weather has entered South Texas, with temperatures predicted to be down into the upper 30s, the Edinburg CISD announced that the Annual Parent Youth Festival will be postponed. Originally set to be held Thursday, Feb. 3, the new…

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ECISD To Review Campus Intruder Detection Reports At Canterbury And Esparza Elementaries

January 28, 2023

Edinburg TX – January 28, 2023 The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will review recently completed Campus Intruder Detection Audit Report findings for two elementary school campuses. The Edinburg CISD Safety and Security Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 1,…

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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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