Edinburg CISD Board to consider instructional purchases, summer staffing and facilities projects at April 28 meeting

By The Edinburg Advocate | April 24, 2026

Edinburg CISD, school board, instructional materials, summer hires, facilities projects Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will consider a series of instructional program renewals, summer staffing approvals and facilities projects during its regular meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 6:15 p.m.  The meeting will begin with roll call, prayer, pledges…

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Edinburg grad at STC sets standard for future leaders in occupational therapy

By The Edinburg Advocate | April 17, 2026
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Photo Caption: Driven by a determination to help children gain independence through occupational therapy, STC student Bianca Reyna has returned to the classroom for a second degree while financing her education on her own. Photo by STC Communications Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Edinburg TX – Driven by a determination to help children gain independence through…

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Com. Torres supports mental health first aid training

By The Edinburg Advocate | April 14, 2026
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Mental health first aid, Hidalgo County, Ellie Torres, substance use, suicide prevention Staff Report Edinburg TX – Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults, according to Hidalgo County Commission Pct. 4 Ellie Torres. The training covers common signs and symptoms…

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Edinburg Advocate explainer: Why is Edinburg CISD required to spend possibly millions to install 3-point seat belts on all buses?

By The Edinburg Advocate | April 13, 2026
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Edinburg, Edinburg CISD, school buses, safety, unfunded mandate, SB 546 Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG – Edinburg CISD trustees will review a report on the state requirement that public school buses be equipped with three-point seat belts during the board’s April 14 meeting. No action is planned on the item, but the district faces a May 29 deadline…

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Edinburg CISD Board to consider superintendent search timeline amid broad agenda at Tuesday meeting

By The Edinburg Advocate | April 13, 2026

Edinburg CISD, superintendent search, school board, public education, personnel decisions, budget Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees is set to take a key step in shaping the district’s leadership future as it considers action on the superintendent posting and search timeline during its upcoming meeting. The item, listed as 10.C.11 on…

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Stephen F. Austin Elementary to unveil Texas Historical Marker recognizing school’s legacy

By The Edinburg Advocate | April 9, 2026
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Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, education, historic preservation, Texas Historical Commission Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Stephen F. Austin Elementary School will unveil an official Texas Historical Marker on May 14 recognizing the campus’ historical significance and longstanding role in the Edinburg community. The ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the school campus, located…

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TACAC schedules free college fair in McAllen on April 14

By The Edinburg Advocate | April 2, 2026
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Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, college fair, higher education, admissions Staff Report McAllen, TX – The Texas Association for College Admission Counseling will host a free college fair for students and families on Tuesday, April 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center. Program details The event is open to the public. TACAC…

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