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Edinburg Superintendent Placed On Leave, Reprimanded After Edinburg North Gun Incident, ‘Other’ Concerns
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees this week placed Superintendent Mario Salinas on five days of paid administrative leave and issued a reprimand following a special meeting. During a special called meeting on Wednesday, May 21, the Board of Trustees heard complaints from parents with regard to an incident at…
Edinburg Woman Arrested in Infant Daughter’s Death
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A 24-year-old Edinburg woman has been arrested following an investigation into the February death of her two-month-old daughter, according to the Edinburg Police Department. Viridiana Nieto was taken into custody on May 6 in Fort Worth with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. She was formally arraigned on May 15…
Texas Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient, ENERGY STAR Products Set for May 24-26
Staff Report AUSTIN, TX — Texas shoppers can save on select water-efficient and energy-efficient products during the state’s annual sales tax holidays, scheduled for Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. The holidays, created by the Texas Legislature, are expected to save consumers $15.2 million in state and local sales…
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to new water supplies to sustain growth
Photo above: An aerial view of the Tres Lagos neighborhood in McAllen on May 12. Developed by Rhodes Enterprises, the community includes thousands of homes, restaurants and the McAllen campus of Texas A&M. Credit: Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to…
High School Gun Incident Draws Harsh Comments During ECISD Board Meeting
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – During this week’s board meeting, ECISD Board Trustees criticized the district’s response to the recent in which a gun was confiscated from a student at Edinburg North High School. “I would like to ask a question and also to make a statement and address administration on recent events at a…
Hidalgo County, McAllen Housing Authority Offer Housing Vouchers for Former Foster Youth
Photo above: Courtesy Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Hidalgo County Housing Authority and McAllen Housing Authority have announced the availability of 50 Foster Youth Initiative (FYI) housing vouchers to assist young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. The FYI vouchers provide subsidized rent…
Edinburg CISD Announces Graduation Dates for Class of 2025
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Edinburg CISD will celebrate its Class of 2025 graduates with commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 31 and June 1 at Bert Ogden Arena, located at 4900 S. I-69C in Edinburg. The graduation schedule is as follows: Doors will open one hour before each ceremony, and no tickets are required for…
Unloaded Firearm Found in Student Backpack at Edinburg North High
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – An unloaded firearm was recovered from a student’s backpack Tuesday morning at Edinburg North High School following an anonymous tip, according to Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District officials. Edinburg CISD police and school administrators responded swiftly to the report and detained the student before law enforcement made an arrest. No…
Edinburg CISD to Host 36th Annual Parent/Youth Mental Health and Wellness Fair
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will host its 36th Annual Parent/Youth Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 8, continuing its efforts to support student well-being and raise awareness about the importance of mental health. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Robert…
South Texas ISD Earns Only ‘A’ Rating in RGV in 2023 TEA Rankings
Staff Report Edinburg, TX — South Texas Independent School District (STISD) has been recognized once again as an ‘A’ rated district in the Texas Education Agency’s 2023 State Accountability Ratings, distinguishing it as the only district in the Rio Grande Valley to receive the top rating. STISD also ranks among only two districts in Region…
