Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Hidalgo County Judge’s Office to Bring Free Hurricane Preparedness Puppet Show to Edinburg Library June 25
Hidalgo County Judge, Through the Storm with Sunny, Hurricane Preparedness, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez will present “Through the Storm with Sunny,” a free puppet show focused on hurricane season preparedness for children and families, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board Appoints Dr. Gisela Saenz, former La Joya ISD Superintendent as Interim Superintendent, Calls November Election
Photo from La Joya ISD files Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Gisela Saenz, Interim Superintendent, AP Honor Roll, Budget, Trustee Election, Edinburg TX Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees chose to go outside the district and named Dr. Gisela Saenz, former La Joya ISD superintendent, as interim superintendent…
Read MoreMore Bible stories in public schools, changes to history lessons before Texas education board today
Photo above: The Texas State Board of Education launched the process of redesigning the state’s social studies standards earlier this year. Trace Thomas for The Texas Tribune Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJune 22, 2026 Texas students may soon attend social studies and reading classes that minimize racial, geographic and cultural diversity while emphasizing the Bible. The…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board to Discuss Superintendent Applications, Acting Superintendent as Search Continues Following Salinas Retirement
Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Superintendent Search, Mario Salinas, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss applications for superintendent of schools and the naming of an acting superintendent during closed session at its regular meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as the district continues its search…
Read MoreRobert Vela High School to Host Volleyball Camp July 28-30 for ECISD Students
Robert Vela High School, Volleyball Camp, ECISD, Youth Sports, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Robert Vela High School will host a volleyball camp Tuesday through Thursday, July 28-30, at Vela Gym, 800 E. Canton Rd. All camp participants must be Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District students. The camp is divided into sessions by grade…
Read MoreECISD to Require Clear Backpacks for Middle and High School Students Starting 2026-2027 School Year
Edinburg CISD, Backpack Policy, Campus Safety, Middle School, High School, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will require all middle and high school students to use clear backpacks beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, including sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students at Brewster School. The policy does not apply to…
Read MoreEdinburg Fire Department Opens Applications for Free Teen Fire Academy Summer Sessions
Edinburg Fire Department, Teen Fire Academy, Youth Programs, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Fire Department is now accepting applications for its Teen Fire Academy, a free, week-long program giving teens hands-on experience and training alongside Edinburg Fire Department personnel. The application deadline is Monday, June 22. The academy is open to Edinburg…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board Acts to Non-Renew Two Employee Contracts at Short June 16 Special Meeting
Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Personnel, Chapter 21 Contracts, Edinburg TX Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees held a brief special meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., taking action to non-renew the Chapter 21 contracts of two district employees. The meeting was called to order with…
Read MoreRaising Cane’s Fundraiser to Benefit Friends of the Edinburg Public Library Program
Edinburg, Raising Cane’s, Friends of the Edinburg Public Library, fundraiser, library programs Staff Report Edinburg TX – Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will host a fundraiser benefiting the Friends of the Edinburg Public Library on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at its location at 718 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Customers who mention…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Free Juneteenth 2026 Celebration June 12 at Municipal Auditorium with Memphis Soul Motown Tribute Band
Edinburg, Juneteenth, Cultural Arts, Memphis Soul, Community Events, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Division will host its Juneteenth 2026 celebration on Friday, June 12, at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. 7th Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A…
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