Posts Tagged ‘Education’
UTRGV ranks No. 4 nationally, No. 1 in Texas in Washington Monthly rankings
By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg TX – For the fourth consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been ranked No. 1 in Texas by Washington Monthly, while earning the No. 4 spot nationally in the magazine’s 2026 “Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars” ranking — recognition of universities…
Read MoreSekula Library Announces September Adult Program Lineup
Edinburg, Sekula Library, Adult Programs, Free Events Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has announced its September 2026 lineup of free adult programs. Dusty’s Crafters: Colorful Music Painting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. Tai Chi for Seniors, in partnership with Prairie View A&M University, will be held…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Sets ‘Meet the Teacher’ Nights for Next Week, Sept. 7th, 8th and 10th
Edinburg, Edinburg CISD, Meet the Teacher, Back to School Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg CISD will hold Meet the Teacher events for the 2026-2027 school year across all campus levels. High school Meet the Teacher events will be held Monday, Sept. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Middle school events will be held Tuesday,…
Read MoreHidalgo County’s “Through the Storm with Sunny” Earns National Achievement Award
Edinburg, Hidalgo County Judge’s Office, NACo Achievement Award, Richard F. Cortez, Emergency Preparedness Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Judge’s Office’s “Through the Storm with Sunny” program has been recognized with a 2026 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties, which honors innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. Developed…
Read MoreOne year later: STC JagReconnect removes barriers, provides pathways to success
Photo Caption: The South Texas College JagReconnect Program, through the Office of Student Reengagement is celebrating its first-year successes, and the more than 450 students the program has helped return to college since its inception. Photo courtesy of STC Communications. Amanda Sotelo, STC Communications The South Texas College JagReconnect Program, through the Office of Student Reengagement…
Read MoreUPDATED with Corrections: Edinburg CISD Board Approves New Superintendent’s $335K Contract on 4-3 vote, Adopts Lower Tax Rate
This story was updated to correctly identify Board President Xavier Salinas and to note which trustees voted in favor and against the motion to approve the new superintendent’s contract. Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing and regular meeting Aug. 25, adopting a lower tax rate for the…
Read MoreWorld Birding Center to Celebrate Honey Bee Day Aug. 22
Edinburg, World Birding Center, Honey Bee Day, Family Activities Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center will celebrate Honey Bee Day on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with family-friendly bee-and-flower craft activities. The event is free with general admission, according to the center. Admission is $3 for adults, $2…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Reports Financial Distress, Enrollment Decline, Projects $15 Million Budget Deficit for 2026-27
Edinburg, Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Budget Workshop, Adele Felix, Tax Rate, Enrollment Decline Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees held a budget workshop Aug. 18 in which district officials described the district’s financial situation as a structural deficit and financial distress, with a proposed budget deficit of $15 million for…
Read MoreEdinburg Municipal Court to Hold Outreach Docket Sept. 18
Edinburg, Municipal Court, Outreach Docket, El Tule Recreational Center Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Municipal Court will hold an Outreach Docket on Friday, Sept. 18, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at El Tule Recreational Center, 700 S. Veterans Blvd. Residents can visit the traveling courtroom to settle Class C misdemeanor fines or set…
Read MoreSekula Library to Offer Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes
Edinburg, Sekula Library, U.S. Citizenship, Uniendo Naciones Solo Por Servir, Civics, Exam Preparation Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer free U.S. citizenship exam preparation classes beginning in September, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Uniendo Naciones Solo Por Servir. The classes cover civics, U.S. history and exam tips, according…
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