Teens, tweens get full October slate at Sekula Library

October 8, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has set a monthlong lineup of free activities for ages 11–18, with no registration required and materials provided. The schedule includes: Programs take place at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. For details,…

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Library sets October lineup for children’s programs

October 8, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer a full slate of free children’s activities throughout October, with no registration required and materials provided. The schedule includes: Programs take place at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. For details,…

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Edinburg CISD Shows Support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 2, 2025

Photo above: Edinburg CISD female school board members, from left, Dominga “Minga” Vela, Letty Garcia, Carmen Gonzalez and Letty Flores wore pink this week to emphasize the theme “Stronger Together” as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Photo courtesy Edinburg…

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Edinburg CISD calls for ‘Orange Wednesdays’ to spotlight bullying prevention

September 30, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX -Edinburg CISD is encouraging students, staff and families to wear orange every Wednesday in October in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, aiming to promote a culture of kindness and respect across campuses. National Bullying Prevention…

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ECISD details HVAC fixes, enrollment slide; DEI compliance vote pulled

September 24, 2025

Arnoldo MataEdinburg, TX – Edinburg CISD trustees on Tuesday zeroed in on how the district is handling HVAC repairs and where student counts stand as the first state reporting window closes, while quietly pulling a planned vote on a diversity, equity…

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Edinburg CISD Board to Weigh DEI Resolution, Contracts, and Enrollment Updates

September 20, 2025

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Sept. 23, with a wide-ranging agenda that includes adoption of a resolution on diversity, equity, and inclusion alongside updates on student enrollment, program contracts,…

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Edinburg CISD Board Approves Health Plan Changes for 2026

September 19, 2025

Arnoldo MataEDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees on Thursday, Sept. 18, and approved changes to the district’s employee health plan and adopted new premium rates for the 2026 plan year, one of only two items…

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STISD Preparatory Academy In Edinburg Earns Apple Distinguished School Honor for 2025–28

September 17, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy has been named an Apple Distinguished School for the 2025–2028 program term, recognizing the campus for innovation, leadership and educational excellence through the use of Apple technology.  Principal Marco Zamora said…

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Neurons and memory: Protecting the essence of what makes us human; UTRGV School of Medicine faculty advance Valley Alzheimer’s research

September 17, 2025

Photo above: Dr. Carlos Martinez-Menendez, Neurologist at UT Health RGV and assistant professor of Neurology at the UTRGV School of Medicine, is the first faculty member to receive a prestigious NIH Career Development (K) Award. His work reflects the power…

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Edinburg Trustee David Torres Named Founding Chairman of South Texas School Board Association

September 16, 2025

Photo above: Edinburg CISD Board President David Torres, at left, was recently will lead the newly-formed South Texas School Board Association. Courtesy photo ECISD. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Edinburg CISD Board President David Torres has been elected founding chairman of…

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