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Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean?
Photo above: Proposed drafts of Texas’ redrawn congressional districts outside the Senate chamber in the Texas Capitol in Austin on Sept. 30, 2021. Credit: Dimitri Staszewski for The Texas Tribune By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune, and Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Republicans representing Texas in Congress are considering this week whether to push their state Legislature…
Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy
Photo above: A 9th grade student prepares for a pre-test in a program that provides support for students taking the STAAR test at Elsik High School in Houston on April 19, 2018. Credit: Pu Ying Huang for The Texas Tribune By Atirikta Kumar, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2025 “Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains…
ECISD Board Rejects Hiring New ‘Chief Academic Officer’ Position, Approves Review of Super’s Contract
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees rejected Supt. Mario Salinas’ request to hire someone to serve as Chief Academic Officer, a new position not currently in the district’s budget. The action took place during Monday night’s Board Meeting. The item was discussed in closed session. Upon exiting the executive session,…
Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to Seek Third Term
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez announced that he will seek re-election in 2026, aiming for a third term in office. Cortez, who took office in 2019, pointed to his administration’s accomplishments over the past six years, including major infrastructure projects and financial improvements for the county. He emphasized that…
Today Is Deadline To Apply For Edinburg Police Department Entry-Level Officer Exam
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting qualified applicants to test for the position of entry-level police officer on Friday, June 13, 2025. Testing will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Edinburg Activity Center, located at 123 E. Palm Dr. Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. All applications and required documentation…
ECISD Board Hires Austin Consultants To Review Gun Incident Response
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees agreed to hire an Austin-based consultant firm and a local investigator to work with the district’s legal counsel to review the actions and protocols followed by district staff during a gun incident at Edinburg North High School earlier this month. During last night’s regular…
Edinburg CISD Trustees to Review Gun Incident Protocols, Consider Key Personnel Hires
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, May 27, for its regularly scheduled meeting, where trustees are expected to address a number of items, including a closed-door discussion regarding the handling of a recent gun-related incident at a local high school. During executive session, the…
Edinburg Man Arrested After Early Morning Stabbing Incident
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A 48-year-old man was arrested by the Edinburg Police Department following a stabbing incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 24. According to police, officers responded to Mission Regional Hospital at approximately 3:20 a.m., where a woman reported that her boyfriend, Eduardo Moralez, had stabbed her in…
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…
