Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Thousands of Texas students lose college credits when transferring. Here are pitfalls to avoid.
Students walk past the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station on Nov. 13, 2025. Cassie Stricker for The Texas Tribune Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Thousands of students take classes every year that won’t count toward their degree, losing transfer credits, setting back college careers and raising education costs. In…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD posts Vela head football coach opening amid suspension, lawsuits
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, education, athletics, Edinburg CISD Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg CISD posted a job opening March 26, 2026, for the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach position at Robert Vela High School as current coach Ernesto “Ernie” Alonzo remains suspended amid ongoing litigation. According to reports, Alonzo was suspended following…
Read MoreRGV Dance Regional Competition to feature student performers in Edinburg on Friday
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, RGV Dance Competition, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Cultural Arts, Edinburg Arts Foundation Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Rio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition for elementary and middle school divisions will take place March 27, 2026, at the Edinburg ACE Center. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Superintendent announces retirement following months of community scrutiny
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Education Staff Report Edinburg, TX — Edinburg CISD Superintendent Dr. Mario H. Salinas announced Monday afternoon that he will retire at the end of the current school year, concluding a 41-year career in education that included service as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. In a letter addressed…
Read MoreLeading by example: One STC student’s mission to inspire others with disabilities
Veronica Salinas, STC Communications For 26-year-old South Texas College student Neftali Medina, the road to higher education has been filled with self-doubt, long nights, moments of uncertainty and the quiet fear that maybe college was not meant for someone like him. But today, Medina stands as proof that it is. Living with a learning disability,…
Read MoreCom. Torres cites women’s leadership program at foundation gala
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, women’s leadership, financial literacy, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 highlighted its partnership with the Heart, Mind, Money Foundation during the foundation’s scholarship gala on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The event brought together community leaders, supporters and program participants, according to Precinct 4.…
Read MoreEdinburg library to host spring break programs for children and teens
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Library Events, Spring Break Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a week of activities for children and teens during its “Spring Break at the Library” program in March. The schedule includes educational presentations, movie screenings, storytime sessions and hands-on crafts designed to provide…
Read MoreIMAS to present “Aviary” exhibition celebrating bird-inspired art
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Arts and Culture, International Museum of Art and Science Staff Report The International Museum of Art and Science will host the traveling exhibition “Aviary” from March 21 through June 21, showcasing artwork inspired by birds and their presence in landscapes around the world. The exhibition will be included with general…
Read MoreInspired by her son’s fight, STC student finds her calling in respiratory therapy
Photo Caption: After watching medical specialists care for her young son during a life-threatening crisis, STC student Andrea Flores knew she wanted to follow the same path. Now, just weeks away from entering the field, Flores hopes to help families facing the same uncertainty she once experienced. Photo courtesy Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications After watching medical…
Read MoreEdinburg library announces spring break programs for children and teens
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Library Events, Spring Break Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a series of children’s and teen programs throughout March as part of its spring break activities. The schedule includes educational presentations, movie screenings, storytime sessions and hands-on craft activities designed for youth and…
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