ECISD Board Hires Staff For Vacant Positions

August 20, 2025

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of personnel to a number of vacant administrative and leadership positions during a last night’s special called meeting. After a lengthy closed door session, the Board took…

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Edinburg Teen Father Begins a New Legacy at STC as a Future Engineer

August 19, 2025

Photo above: Edinburg graduate and STC student Ethan Lewis takes on the challenges of parenthood and college education. Photo courtesy of South Texas College. Joey Gomez, STC Communications EDINBURG, TEXAS – At just 20 years old, South Texas College student Ethan…

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Edinburg CISD Earns ‘B’ Rating in Latest TEA Accountability Report

August 19, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg CISD has earned an overall grade of B in the Texas Education Agency’s latest accountability ratings, reflecting consistent academic performance across its campuses. The district received an overall score of 83 for the 2024-25 school year,…

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ECISD Trustees to Consider New Hires, Campus Leadership at Special Meeting

August 19, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees is set to consider a series of new hires and leadership appointments during a special called meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. Among the personnel matters…

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STISD to continue serving free meals to all students for 2025-26 school year

August 18, 2025

Staff Report MERCEDES TX – South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will once again provide free breakfast and lunch to all students during the 2025-26 school year under the Community Eligibility Program. Breakfast will be served daily in first-period classrooms…

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Groundbreaking Launches North Rooth Road Siphon Project , Will Benefit Longoria Middle School

August 14, 2025

Staff Report McALLEN, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres, the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 1 have broken ground on the North Rooth Road Siphon Project, a joint effort to improve water infrastructure…

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New Texas Law Bans Personal Devices During School Hours Starting 2025-2026

August 6, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, Edinburg CISD will enforce Texas House Bill 1481, which prohibits the use of personal communication devices during instructional hours. Under the new law, students may not use cell phones,…

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Edinburg CISD Opens Online Registration for 2025-2026 School Year

August 6, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg CISD has officially opened online registration for the 2025–2026 school year, with designated dates this week for in-person assistance at elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Parents and students must complete the online process…

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Brewster School Honor Band Earns Top State Recognition, Named 2026 TMEA 1C Honor Band

August 6, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Brewster School’s Honor Band has been named the 2026 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) 1C Honor Band, earning the top ranking among schools in their division statewide. The prestigious honor places Brewster School, part of…

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Edinburg CISD to Host Back to School Bash with Free Supplies, Haircuts, and Vaccines

August 6, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg CISD is inviting students and their families to its annual Back to School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 14, offering an afternoon of resources, giveaways, and family fun ahead of the new school year. The…

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