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‘We need to rightsize’: Mission CISD plans for fewer students to avoid financial hit
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Leaders with the Mission Consolidated Independent School District are looking ahead to continued enrollment declines and the potential financial impact on the district, including possible changes to campuses and staffing. Mission CISD recently presented a long-term sustainability plan focused on matching student enrollment with facility use and staffing needs. The district’s enrollment […]
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UTRGV cancels Edinburg classes due to power outage
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced Friday that it canceled all Edinburg campus operations, including classes, due to a power outage. According to Melissa Vasquez, the UTRGV Director of External Communications and Media Relations, a primary AEP power line serving the campus went down Friday morning. UTRGV said at […]
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Watch live high school football games on ValleyCentral+
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to our viewers at the click of a button. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, and McAllen school districts. Throughout […]
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SBHS showcases potential in second half
LAREDO, TX—The San Benito Greyhounds once again showed what they can do when they are offensively and defensively in a groove; they just haven’t been able to showcase it across all four quarters of football. That was the reason for their second straight loss, this time to the...
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PSJA ISD teacher awarded grant for student-led courtyard project
A teacher at PSJA Southwest Early College High School in Pharr is getting national recognition for a hands-on project that will transform his school's courtyard. The Voya Foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to Alberto Ramirez, an engineering teacher at the school. The money will help students design and build a...
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Two Big 7 Squads Duel Before District
As the non-district portion of the 2026-27 high school football season concludes, it represents a final opportunity for two Big 7 programs to make adjustments before the district gauntlet. For the Sharyland Rattlers (1-2) and La Joya Coyotes (2-1), Week 4 grants these squads the opportunity to face tough opponents...
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Athlete of the Week: Edinburg Vela’s Caidyn Hoover
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Week three of the high school football season featured some of the Rio Grande Valley’s biggest upsets and showstopping performances. The performance from the Edinburg Vela senior quarterback and safety Caidyn Hoover landed him the honors of the Valley Sports Central Athlete of the Week. Hoover’s play was quite talkative last […]
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Economic concerns driving Rio Grande Valley college students to the polls this November
The Rio Grande Valley has become a key political battleground heading into the November midterm elections, with three congressional races on the ballot. In District 28, Democrat Henry Cuellar will face Republican Tano Tijerina. In the Mid-Valley, incumbent Republican Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz is running against Democrat Bobby Pulido. Democrat Vicente Gonzalez is hoping to hold on to his seat against Republican newcomer Eric Flores in the Lower Valley.
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School District Investigates Alleged Educator Misconduct
A school district says it recently became aware of alleged educator misconduct involving a district employee and a student. The district said student safety and well-being remain its highest priority and that it is taking the allegation seriously. School officials said they are fully cooperating with law enforcement and all...
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UTRGV professor on yearlong suspension without resolution
For more than a year, UTRGV political science professor Clyde Barrow has been on suspension with pay with no resolution. The professor, however, is claiming his criticism over certain choices is the root cause. The post UTRGV professor on yearlong suspension without resolution appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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Game of the Week: PSJA North vs. Weslaco High School
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral’s Game of the Week returns!. The Valley Sports Central team will follow the rivalry game between PSJA North and Weslaco High School. We are hitting the road to Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco on Friday to bring you live coverage and full highlights...
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Watch live high school football games on ValleyCentral+
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to our viewers at the click of a button. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, and McAllen school districts. Throughout […]
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Beto O’Rourke visits South Texas College ahead of midterm election
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Former US Representative Beto O’Rouke visited South Texas College on Monday as part of Every Campus Counts tour. South Texas College is one of many stops across Texas in the voter registration campaign presented by Powered by People, an initiative started by O’Rourke. The tour comprises of O’Rourke and the Powered […]
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Garcia at Cine El Rey: Public education is under attack, but our people are powerful
McALLEN, Texas — Marking his 33rd birthday surrounded by community members, educators, and grassroots supporters, South Texas College English professor Thomas Ray Garcia laid out a passionate defense of public education during a "People for Public Schools" campaign rally at the historic Cine El Rey in McAllen. Garcia, an...
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Playmakers - Week 3 of 2026 Valley high school football
CHANNEL 5 SPORTS is highlighting high school senior athletes on our Playmaker of the Week segment every Tuesday on CHANNEL 5 NEWS at 10. During football season, CHANNEL 5 Sports will choose playmakers from high school football games across the Rio Grande Valley. Playmakers is supported by Charlie Clark Auto...
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The People for Public Schools - Part One
MCALLEN, Texas - Top supporters of Thomas Ray Garcia’s campaign for the Texas State Board of Education appeared on stage to give their endorsement. They included Sara Barrera, who served as master of ceremonies, Sylvia Tanguma, president of the McAllen Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, Meagan Sullivan, a Sharyland ISD school board trustee, and John Ball, a candidate for the Texas 13th Court of Appeals, Place 6.
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Student of the Week: La Feria Early College High School's Noah Salazar
A La Feria Early College High School senior is wrapping up his final year with his eyes set on becoming an interventional cardiologist. Noah Salazar is ranked second in his class and has already completed more than 10 college classes. He is on track to graduate with an associate's degree and a certification as a medical assistant.
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Week 3: High School Football Team of the Week
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Sports Central has nominated threelocal high school football teams to claim the title of Team of the Week. In week three, the nominees are Edinburg Vela, Mission Veterans, and Weslaco East. Here are some recent highlights of our nominees. Edinburg Vela PSJA North had not lost to a team in […]