Elsa
Elsa, TX · Education
theedinburgadvocate.com
UTRGV awarded $5M federal grant to advance Rio Grande Valley manufacturing
Photo above: UTRGV and U.S. Small Business Administration representatives unveil a ceremonial $5 million grant check on Thursday. The funding will support EMPOWER-RGV, a UTRGV-led initiative designed to provide hands-on workforce training and technical assistance to small manufacturers across the Rio Grande Valley. (UTRGV Photo by Christopher Cabello) University among...
ValleyCentral
High school football games rescheduled due to weather
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two high school football games have been rescheduled due to anticipated heavy rainfall. Raymondville vs. San Gertrudis was initially moved to Thursday, but officials say the game will still take place on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Javelina Stadium in Kingsville. The following games were originally scheduled for Friday but have […]
valleybusinessreport.com
Fire Academies Meeting RGV’s Needs
Firefighters are in steady and acute demand nationally as training requirements become more complex and those in the profession face risks to their mental and physical health. In the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas College is expanding its fire academy regionally with plans to open a new training facility at its Mid-Valley campus in Weslaco. Some local school districts such as Harlingen CISD have established their own fire academies that enable high school juniors and seniors to gain hands-on emergency training and credits toward state certifications.
KRGV
Made in the 956: Mission native leads Texas A&M system wide student resource initiative
Rio Grande Valley, TX (KRGV) — A Rio Grande Valley native serving as a Texas A&M student regent is leading a system-wide initiative to connect college students with essential resources. Lisa Cantu, of Mission, is heading the program called "Stocked for Success." The initiative aims to provide students across...
KRGV
Student of the Week: Harlingen Collegiate High School's Cassie Banda
Harlingen, TX (KRGV) — A Harlingen Collegiate High School senior has earned the top rank in her class and is heading toward a future in chemical engineering. Cassie Banda has held the number 1 spot in her class since her freshman year. She spends much of her time in the school's engineering lab, where she builds and programs robots.
progresstimes.net
South Texas ISD board votes out deputy superintendent, finance chief
MERCEDES — The South Texas Independent School District Board of Directors voted to approve voluntary resignation agreements with Deputy Superintendent Efrain Garza and Assistant Superintendent for Finances and Operations Marla Knaub Tuesday before also voting to terminate Knaub’s contract. The board discussed those decisions — along with a...
riograndeguardian.com
STC earns ‘Gold’ for veterans’ support
MCALLEN, TEXAS – South Texas College has been awarded a “Gold” Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), the highest distinction available by the statewide program, for its commitment to veterans and their families. TVC has established VEERA to recognize public colleges...
riograndeguardian.com
STC’s student population shoots up to more than 43,000
MCALLEN, Texas - South Texas College’s student population has shot up from 30,000-plus to more than 43,000, thanks to a new way of measuring the count. As a result, STC is now the largest serving higher education institution in South Texas. UT-Rio Grande Valley has 35,000-plus students. STC President...
riograndeguardian.com
Rodriguez praises STC staff, defends tax rate decision at Fall Convocation
McALLEN, Texas — South Texas College Board of Trustees Chairman Paul R. Rodriguez praised the college's faculty and staff for making STC a statewide benchmark in higher education, while defending the board's recent decision to maintain its property tax rate during STC’s Fall Convocation at the McAllen Convention Center.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
High School Football: Calallen-King postponed, SGA-Raymondville moved amid weather
Multiple Coastal Bend high school football teams have made changes to their games ahead of potential severe weather and rain in the Coastal Bend region. The District 15-4A Division I game between Calallen and King, originally scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, has been moved to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at Phil Danaher Stadium in Calallen. Alice's non-district game against Mexico has also been postponed until the Coyotes’ bye week, which is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the new Alice Memorial Stadium. In District 16-3A Division I, Santa Gertrudis Academy’s district game against Raymondville, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been pushed to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville. Also in 16-3A Division I, San Diego's road game at Progreso has shifted to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. CCISD senior director of athletics Kevin Hendrickson said there were no changes to any games involving district schools as of yet. More than half of the schools in the Coastal Bend have open dates in their schedule this week. More: Ray football team overcomes costly injuries to remain unbeaten Follow Rey Castillo and Quinton Martinez for coverage of high school sports across Corpus
MyRGV.com
Valley Baptist Medical Center concerned about slow enrollment for LVN school
HARLINGEN — Licensed Vocational Nurses, or LVNs, play a crucial role in many labs, doctors’ offices, and other medical settings. The post Valley Baptist Medical Center concerned about slow enrollment for LVN school appeared first on MyRGV.com .
ValleyCentral
Team of the Week: Edcouch-Elsa, Rio Hondo and Sharyland Pioneer
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Week 5 of High School Football, Valley Sports Central has nominated three teams for Team of the Week. The nominees are Edcouch-Elsa, Rio Hondo, and Sharyland Pioneer. The three teams all defeated previously undefeated teams. Edcouch-Elsa The football team got its first win of the season, taking down Edinburg High. […]
KRGV
Elsa student gets $250 back to school shopping spree at H-E-B
San Juan, TX (KRGV) — Channel 5 News teamed up with H-E-B and Communities in Schools to send a local student on a back-to-school shopping spree. Joseph Martinez, a student at LBJ Elementary in Elsa, had $250 to spend on supplies for the new school year. He filled his...
themercedesenterprise.com
Colegio Jacinto Trevino College To Receive Marker
The City of Mercedes and the Colegio Jacinto Trevino Community Committee will unveil a Texas historical marker dedicated to the first independent Chicana/o college in the United States. The Historical Marker will be placed where the school once stood in Mercedes on October 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. City leaders, founding members, and students from the college will speak at the event.
KRGV
PSJA ISD receives $3.1 million for forestry project and new outdoor learning spaces
Pharr, TX (KRGV) — Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and the city of Pharr broke ground on a new schoolyard forestry project that will bring native trees and outdoor learning spaces to eight campuses. The project is backed by a $3.1 million Texas A&M Forest Service Community Forestry Program...
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Community rallies behind Weslaco High School football player battling leukemia
Weslaco, TX (KRGV) — A Weslaco High School football player is battling leukemia during what was supposed to be his senior season on the field. Vicente Gonzalez played defensive tackle for Weslaco High School. Last year, a torn ACL kept him off the field. This summer, he was back...
ValleyCentral
Santa Rosa ISD hosts Ready, Set, Respond safety event
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Santa Rosa Independent School District partnered with American Cross first responders and the district police department to host an emergency preparedness event, “Ready, Set, Respond,” on Saturday to educate and provide resources to help students, families and community members. Attendees gathered to learn about emergency preparedness resources and safety information. […]
ValleyCentral
Week 5: High School Football Scoreboard
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Week five of high school football is underway in the Rio Grande Valley. MORE ON VALLEYCENTRAL+: Watch Rio Grande City at McAllen Memorial, McAllen High vs. Nikki Rowe on ValleyCentral+ Here are your scores for tonight’s games: And don’t forget, ValleyCentral+ is your home for live high school football games this […]
progresstimes.net
Lobos and Eagles square off in district
Two Big 7 squads play a crucial 5A-1 Region IV Dist. 16 matchup tonight. With district play beginning its second week in 5A-1 Region IV District 16, the two Big 7 programs in that district are set to face each other tonight. Both teams are seeking a crucial win in what is still the early part of the 2026-27 season.