ECISD Board Hires Additional Legal Representation, Hires Staff For Vacant Positions

January 15, 2025

By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustee approved hiring attorneys for legal representation and hired staff for vacant positions. After exiting executive session, the board approved the following hiring action: The item proposing hiring of…

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Cuellar, Gonzalez only Democrats in Congress to vote for bill restricting trans athletes

January 15, 2025

Photo above: Demonstrators at the Texas Capitol protest state Senate Bill 14 that would ban gender transition health care for trans kids in Texas on May 2, 2023. Credit: Leila Saidane/The Texas Tribune By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “Texans only Democrats…

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Property Tax Deadline Set for January 31

January 15, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Hidalgo County esidents have until January 31, 2025, to pay their 2024 property taxes without incurring penalties or interest. Payments sent by mail must bear a postmark dated no later than January 31 to be considered…

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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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