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ECISD Elementaries Shine in Preliminary State Assessment Scores, Sixth Grade Math Drops
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District officials presented an overview of preliminary State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores during last week’s board meeting, highlighting district-wide performance trends and calling for targeted improvements in middle school math instruction. The meeting was held on Tuesday, July 24. Assessment Director Jose…
DA Announces Fourth of July ‘No Refusal’ DWI Enforcement in Hidalgo County
Photo: A roadside DWI test. Photo courtesy Texas Department of Transportation. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office has announced a “No Refusal” DWI enforcement initiative for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, aimed at reducing impaired driving and keeping roads safe. The initiative will run from Thursday, July 3 through…
Judge Cortez Seeks Clarity After Parts of Hidalgo, Cameron Counties Designated National Defense Area
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Portions of Hidalgo and Cameron counties have been designated as a National Defense Area and placed under the administration of Joint Base San Antonio, according to a recent announcement from the U.S. Air Force. The land, previously managed by the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), has been transferred to…
ECISD Board to Hold Special Called Meeting on Saturday For Major Campus Improvements at Canterbury, Other Campuses
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will hold a special called board meeting at noon on Saturday, June 28, at 12 pm to consider contracts for a series of campus improvement projects. The items were originally in this week’s regular board meeting held on Tuesday, June 24. During the Tuesday…
Edinburg Airport Lands $10 Million Boost for Runway Expansion and Infrastructure Upgrades
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The South Texas International Airport in Edinburg will receive an additional $10 million in state funding following action by the 89th Texas Legislature, bringing the total state investment in the facility to $20 million over the last two budget cycles. The funding, secured through Senate Bill 1 and signed into…
ECISD Approves New Coaching, Administrative Hires; Other Positions Pending
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved two key personnel appointments during its meeting last night, while several other positions were discussed without recommendations at this time. Following a closed executive session, the board approved the hiring of Rafael Benavides as new head cross country coach for…
RGV native leads the charge for STC’s new Dental Hygiene program
Photo above: With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of STC’s newest faculty members, Janis Lopez, is leading a groundbreaking effort to bring Hidalgo County its first-ever Dental Hygiene program. Photo courtesy STC. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of South Texas College’s newest faculty…
“Cloudy vision doesn’t have to be part of getting older”
Photo above: Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, encourages regular eye exams during Cataract Awareness Month to detect early signs of cataracts and other age-related vision issues. She said restoring clear vision can dramatically enhance independence, safety and overall quality of life. (UTRGV Photo by Heriberto Perez-Zuniga) Annual eye exams…
TxDOT Shares Emotional Plea Against Drunk Driving Ahead of Holiday Crackdown
Staff Report Edinburg TX – As summer begins and the Fourth of July nears, the Texas Department of Transportation is amplifying its anti-drunk driving message by sharing the tragic story of 8-year-old Kelsey Nalepa, who died after a drunk driver struck her family’s car in 2017. Kelsey and her father, Marcus Nalepa, were headed to…
STC earns national distinction for affordable online programs
Photo above: South Texas College is nationally known for many of its programs and initiatives, and this summer, it has also been named one of the “Most Affordable Schools for Online Associate Degrees” in the nation by OnlineU. Amanda Sotelo, South Texas College Communications South Texas College is nationally known for many of its programs and…
