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Edinburg CISD Named Texas Honor Roll District for 10th Consecutive Year
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District has been named a Texas Honor Roll School District for the 10th year in a row, with 14 campuses earning individual recognition. The annual Honor Roll, presented by Educational Results Partnership (ERP), is part of the national Campaign for Business and Education Excellence. The…

“I can see clearly now…” UTRGV expert highlights the importance of eye exams for lifelong vision health
Photo above: Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, recommends regular eye exams to catch vision problems early and prevent serious conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. She says that clear vision can be life-changing, improving daily activities, work performance, and overall quality of life. (UTRGV Photo) March is Save Your…

National Republicans target Gonzalez, Cuellar in 2026 election
U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen and Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo. Credit: The Texas TribuneBy Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “National Republicans target South Texas Democrats for 2026 election” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. WASHINGTON…

Edinburg CISD Names New Head Football Coaches for Edinburg, Edinburg North
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees has hired new head football coaches for Edinburg High School and Edinburg North High School following last month’s staff reassignments. During a special board meeting on March 14, the district named Jose Peña as the new head football coach and athletic director for the…

Mayor Garza Highlights Unprecedented Growth at 2025 State of the City Address
Photo above: The Edinburg City Council members stand with Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr, as he kicks off the City of Edinburg’s 2025 State of the City report. From left are Jason De Leon, Mayor Pro Tem, David White, Counci lmember Place 4, Garza, Daniel ‘Dan’ Diaz, Council member Place 1, and David Salazar Jr., Council, member…

Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship
Photo above: Jessika Morales, 33, helps Francisco Jubera, 63, register to vote at the Nueces County Courthouse in Corpus Christi on Sept. 11, 2024. Credit: Gabriel V. Cárdenas for Votebeat By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas TribuneMarch 12, 2025 “Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship” was first published by The Texas…

Sweet 16
By Dr. M. Ray Perryman The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the nation’s best-known framework for categorizing US higher education institutions into tiers based on various criteria. Of particular interest from an economic perspective are the designations related to research activity. Carnegie provides three research designations based on the level of research…

ECISD Board Renews Superintendent’s Contract, No Details Provided In Public Meeting
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees last night voted unanimously to approve the contract renewal of Superintendent Mario Salinas’ contract. No details of the contract renewal were provided during the public section of the meeting. During their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, the ECISD Board of Trustees emerged…

ECISD Board To Hire 2 New Head Football Coaches, Economedes Principal In Special Meeting Friday Afternoon
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees called for a special board meeting this Friday, March 14, at 5 pm to address head coaching and principal vacancies. No names have been announced as potential candidates. The Board will address vacancies for Athletic Coordinator/ Head Football Coach at Edinburg North High School,…

Measles Cases Reported in Texas, Hidalgo County Urges Precautions
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A measles outbreak has been reported in the Texas Panhandle, with additional exposures in parts of Central Texas. While no confirmed cases have been reported in Hidalgo County, health officials are urging residents to stay vigilant and ensure vaccinations are up to date, particularly for school-aged children. Measles is a…