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…

Virtual Safety Series Offers Free Parent Workshops on Cyberbullying, Gaming, and Fentanyl Awareness

August 6, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Region One ESC’s Parent and Family Engagement department has launched a free virtual series titled Back to School, Back to Safety, offering weekly sessions for parents on cyber safety, online bullying, gaming safety, and fentanyl awareness.…

ECISD Approves Hiring Of Chief Academic Officer On Second Try

August 6, 2025

By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg School Board approved the hiring of a Chief Academic Officer during last week’s board meeting. The Board also hired several other positions in preparation for the new school year. During the June…

Edinburg Moves City Council Meeting to Monday Due to National Night Out, Agenda Includes Tribute To ‘Coach Al’ Ogletree

August 3, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg City Council will meet Monday, Aug. 4, instead of its regularly scheduled first Tuesday of the month, accommodating residents who wish to participate in the annual National Night Out community events scheduled for…

Mastery of AI: UTRGV program renamed to reflect new focus, redesigned M.S. in Business Analytics program highlights AI to meet industry demand

July 30, 2025

UTRGV’s online M.S. in Business Analytics program – which recently ranked No. 2 in TechGuide’s 2025 list of the Most Affordable Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs – will go by a new name as of fall 2025: Master of…

Beginnings of a Legacy: UTRGV welcomes new Vaquero Marching Band director

July 30, 2025

Photo above: Dr. Dustin Ferguson recently joined the UTRGV Marching Band as the new director of Athletic Bands. Ferguson comes from the University of Hawai’i where he oversaw the marching band as the interim associate director of bands and marching…

STC Launches Professional Dog Grooming Program to Meet Growing Industry Demand

July 30, 2025

Staff Report South Texas College is introducing a new Professional Dog Grooming program, aimed at preparing students for careers in the pet care industry through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience. Offered through STC’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development department, the…

Edinburg CISD Police to Host Statewide School Safety Summit

July 28, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Police Department is set to host a statewide summit focused on school-based law enforcement, in collaboration with the Texas School Safety Center. The Texas School-Based Law Enforcement Summit will take place…

Adult Programs Continue Through July at Sekula Memorial Library

July 24, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a series of free, hands-on adult programs during the final weeks of July, offering a range of creative projects designed to inspire community engagement and artistic expression.…

STC and STJDA expand collaboration to support children living with diabetes

July 16, 2025

Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications In a meaningful step toward improving the lives of children with diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas College Interim Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Margo Vargas-Ayala, DNP, has been appointed to the board…