Cameron Park
Cameron Park, TX · Education
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STC Professor Emeritus builds legacy beyond the badge
MCALLEN, TEXAS – For South Texas College Professor Emeritus Rogelio Escaname, retirement was never about simply stepping away, it was about finding another way to serve. After a nearly 30-year career with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Escaname said he began a second career at STC in his 50s, developing a teaching philosophy that transformed decades of law enforcement experience into lessons that helped students find their own paths to success.
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Alexander, United high school bands place at national marching competition
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two United ISD high school bands earned recognition at the Bands of America Championship over the weekend, with John B. Alexander High School winning first place and United High School also placing among the competition’s top ranks. The competition took place at Veterans Memorial Stadium...
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Mission school board warned of impending finance crunch
Mission CISD Superintendent Criselda “Cris” King told her board at a meeting last week that the district will drain its monetary reserves by a perilous degree and likely invite Texas Education Agency intervention over the course of the next three years if it doesn’t take steps promptly to fix long unaddressed “structural” financial problems.
MyRGV.com
Valley high schools march into McAllen for Bands of America
McALLEN — The dance, the shimmering dance with the rippling of colors fluttering in the broiling sun, captivated the viewers. The post Valley high schools march into McAllen for Bands of America appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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Making the White Coat More Attainable: UTRGV medical graduates carry less debt
Photo above: UTRGV School of Medicine graduates reported educational debt well below national medical school benchmarks. The school is making medical education more accessible and affordable for aspiring physicians in the Rio Grande Valley. (UTRGV Photo by Heriberto Perez-Zuniga) Edinburg TX – For generations of aspiring physicians in the Rio...
KRGV
San Benito middle school coach honored on Good Morning America
A San Benito CISD middle school athletic director is getting national recognition for his work on and off the field. Felix Villalpando is the athletic director at Riverside Middle School, where he coaches soccer, football, golf, and track. ABC's Good Morning America named him among the first five coaches across...
ValleyCentral
‘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 […]
ValleyCentral
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 […]
ValleyCentral
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...
KRGV
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...
ValleyCentral
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 […]
KRGV
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...