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TxDOT Launches Travel Surveys to Improve RGV Transportation
Photo courtesy TxDOT Staff Report The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting household and business travel surveys to gather data on regional travel patterns and improve the area’s transportation infrastructure. In partnership with the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, TxDOT is seeking input from residents and businesses to help shape future transportation projects.…
Hidalgo County Justices of the Peace Offering Free Valentine’s Day Weddings
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Love is in the air as Hidalgo County Justices of the Peace prepare to offer free wedding ceremonies this Valentine’s Day. Among those participating are Judge Charlie Espinoza and Judge Andre Maldonado of Precinct 4, who will be officiating ceremonies at their Edinburg offices on Friday, Feb. 14. Judge Espinoza, who…
Economedes High School Principal Retires Amid Harassment Charges
By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – Jesus R. Mata, principal of Economedes High School, has retired from his position with the school district, effective Jan. 31, 2025, following allegations of harassment. The announcement came after an executive session of the Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees. Superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas confirmed Mata’s departure during the Feb. 4,…
Edinburg CISD Names Top Five Competitors at 32nd Annual Spelling Bee
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg CISD hosted its 32nd Annual Spelling Bee at Johnny G. Economedes High School, recognizing the district’s top young spellers. Caleb Giuoco, an eighth grader from South Middle School, secured first place in the competition. He was followed by Jozlyn Gonzalez and Genesis Masuca, both eighth graders from Longoria Middle…
Edinburg High School to Celebrate National Champion Cheerleaders with Banner Ceremony
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg High School will honor its national champion cheerleading teams with a banner-raising ceremony today, Friday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the school gym. The ceremony will recognize the varsity cheerleading team for winning its 11th national title and the junior varsity squad for securing its first-ever national championship.…
Alice school district warns Border Patrol may board buses and question students about citizenship
Photo above: The superintendent of the Alice Independent School District warned parents in a letter Wednesday that Border Patrol agents may be boarding school buses at highway checkpoints to question students about their citizenship status. Credit: Eddie Gaspar for The Texas Tribune By Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneFeb. 5, 2025 “Texas school district warns Border Patrol…
Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate
Photo above: The Texas Senate takes up Senate Bill 2 in Austin on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Credit: Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Feb. 5, 2025 “Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…
Some Texas lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back.
Photo above: State Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, in the Texas Senate chamber on September 6, 2023. Credit: Bob Daemmrich/Pool for the Texas Tribune By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune “Some Texas lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan…
Edinburg CISD to Honor 50 Years of School Board Members at Appreciation Breakfast
Staff Report EDINBURG—The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) will celebrate five decades of school board service with its first-ever Board Member Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, February 7. The event will recognize past and present board members who have contributed to the district’s growth and success since 1974. More than 35 former and current board…
Where the Jobs Are
Dr. M. Ray Perryman The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released data related to the employment growth by state in 2024. Texas led the way by a substantial margin, but job numbers were up for most states. Let’s explore a few interesting points. During 2024, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 33 states and was…
