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Longoria Middle School to Host ‘Noche De Fiesta Mexicana’ Celebration May 2
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Longoria Middle School will celebrate culture and community with its Noche De Fiesta Mexicanaon Friday, May 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LMS Patio. The festive evening will showcase performances by the school’s Conjunto group, mariachi musicians, and folklórico dancers, highlighting traditional Mexican music and dance. The event is…
Parents Voice Health, Transparency, Transportation Frustrations During Edinburg CISD Press Conference To Address Canterbury Remediation Efforts
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – While Edinburg CISD leaders held a press conference to explain their plan to fix flooding problems at Canterbury Elementary, a group of parents questioned the plan as well as the district’s response time to the issue. The contentious encounter highlighted the tension between parents and the district on the issue.…
Literal Lifetime Literacy Liability
Dr. M. Ray Perryman It is impossible to overstate the importance of literacy from a personal, professional, economic, or societal perspective. Texas has quite a bit of work to do! The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) is a test given to students in grades four and eight. It provides a snapshot of how things…
UTRGV to host nation’s largest transportation-focused STEM summer camps
Photo above: Join the UTCRS STEM Summer Camps this June at UTRGV. K-12 students will explore robotics and engineering challenges while learning about careers in transportation engineering. Sessions run from June 2-26 in Edinburg. (UTRGV Archival Photo by Silver Salas) By María González EDINBURG, TEXAS – The University Transportation Center for Railway Safety (UTCRS) at UTRGV…
Individual School Rankings in Edinburg See Drop; One Campus Drops to “F,” Two Lowered to “D”
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – Texas Education Agency district and campus ratings released early this morning show Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District experienced a decline in its state accountability rating for the 2022–23 school year, falling from an “A” to a “B,” according to data from the Texas Education Agency. The ratings for individual campuses showed…
Edinburg CISD Sees Drop in State Accountability Rating After Earning Top Marks in 2021–22
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – Texas Education Agency district and campus ratings released early this morning show Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District experienced a decline in its state accountability rating for the 2022–23 school year, falling from an “A” to a “B,” according to data from the Texas Education Agency. The rating comes after a standout…
Edinburg CISD Board Takes Action To Fix Sewer Back-up Issues At Canterbury After Recent Rains
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees took action at last night’s board meeting to prevent future episodes where sewer flow backs up at Canterbury Elementary. The action was spurred by an incident after recent heavy rains in the region. During a presentation by Julie Perez, the district’s Director of Maintenance…
Community Calls on Edinburg School Board to Act on Robert E. Lee Elementary Renaming
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – Nearly five years after the Edinburg school board voted to move forward with renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary, residents are once again urging trustees to take action—this time during a packed public comment session that drew more than a dozen speakers. The calls come amid growing frustration over the district’s…
Hidalgo County Drainage Projects Advance in State Flood Mitigation Funding List
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Two major Hidalgo County flood mitigation projects have advanced in the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) final Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Prioritization List, paving the way for potential funding in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The projects—designated as 2023 Bond Projects 4 and 5 – North Main Drain—are part of a…
Reducing Job Jitters – UT Health RGV psychiatrist says calming your workplace anxiety can help overall mental health
Photo above: Workplace stress affects many, with 83% of U.S. workers reporting work-related anxiety. April is National Stress Awareness Month—an opportunity to recognize chronic stress and strategies for mental well-being. Dr. Alcides Amador from UT Health RGV highlights the importance of managing workplace anxiety, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, where balancing multiple jobs and…
