Edinburg CISD Board to Address Key Personnel Positions, Legal Representation

January 14, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Board of Trustees will meet tonight, Jan. 14, to discuss a range of agenda items, including several personnel matters aimed at filling key positions across the district. The…

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Edinburg CISD Police to Crack Down on Illegal School Bus Passing

January 14, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg CISD Police Department will begin extra patrols to catch motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses, thanks to a $95,000 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The initiative, part of…

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Congresswoman De La Cruz Announces Edinburg Military Academy Nominees

January 10, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the Edinburg nominees for military service academies from Texas’s 15th Congressional District for the second session of the 118th Congress. The nominees were selected for their outstanding academic…

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TODAY: City of Edinburg Hosts FAFSA Senior Night to Support College-Bound Students

January 10, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG — The City of Edinburg, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) and Alfia Bilal, is hosting a FAFSA Senior Night to help high school seniors and their families complete the Free Application for Federal…

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Nativity scene collection on display at MOSTHistory

December 20, 2024

Photo above: Two visitors to the Museum of South Texas History view part of the “Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Peña Nativity Scene Collection,” a spotlight exhibit displaying 120 nativity scenes until Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Pamela Morales, MOSTHistory Communications EDINBURG, Texas —…

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From caregiver to advocate: Edinburg STISD, STC graduate is ready to make a difference

December 18, 2024

Sara Reyna, STC Communications South Texas College graduate Aimee Pequeño said she is ready to make a lasting impact on the world, thanks to her transformative journey at STC. Taking shape as a passionate advocate, Pequeño recently graduated with her Associate Degree on December…

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A school voucher program in Texas is more likely than ever. Can lawmakers craft a bill they agree on?

December 18, 2024

Photo above: Gov. Greg Abbott addresses the Texas House during the Opening Day of the 88th Texas Legislature at the Texas Capitol. School vouchers will have strong support in the Texas Legislature next year but some opponents hope proponents will…

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Texas A&M Ranks First in Return on Investment Among Texas Public Universities

December 18, 2024

Staff Report COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University offers the highest return on investment (ROI) among Texas public universities, according to an analysis by the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP). The study, which assessed 53,000 degree and certificate…

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Edinburg native unmasked as UTRGV Vaquero mascot, Fall 2024  graduates

December 16, 2024

Photo above: As the UTRGV Fall 2024 commencement celebrations came to an end on Saturday, Dec. 14, the mystery of the Vaquero mascot’s identity was unveiled. The Vaquero hat came off, and a graduation cap took its place for UTRGV…

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Edinburg native overcomes challenges, celebrates success at UTRGV Commencement

December 13, 2024

Photo above: Deaf since birth, UTRGV graduate Giselle Lozano, Class of 2024, proves no dream is too big. Graduating today in the university’s first Fall 2024 commencement ceremony with a Criminal Justice degree, she overcame communication barriers with interpreters, note-takers,…

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