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ValleyCentral Weekend Report: News in education, what data centers could really cost the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. A Cameron County man is being held on a $100k bond after being accused of murdering his wife. Deputies were called to a home in Bayview on […]
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Texas A&M McAllen names first chief of staff
Cyndi Beltran has been named the inaugural chief of staff for the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen beginning this month, a position in which she will serve as a strategic partner and representative of the center’s leadership officer. The post Texas A&M McAllen names first chief of staff appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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McAllen ISD says students and staff are safe after concerning comment
McAllen, Texas — The McAllen Independent School District (McAllen ISD) announced Friday that all students and staff at Morris Middle School are safe after a concerning comment made by a student was reported. According to the district, the comment was reported during the day and the matter was promptly...
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’Hounds’ offense shines in Vela loss
EDINBURG, TX—Last week, the San Benito Greyhounds lost their first game of the season, but it didn’t come without a gutsy effort from the offense, which scored more points against a much tougher Edinburg Vela Sabercats team. Despite a 55-25 loss and the loss of more key players...
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‘Footprints of Hope’ helps local students
About 100 elementary students received new shoes through the Rotary Club of San Benito’s Footprints of Hope Project, which meets a basic need and helps local children enter school with greater confidence, according to San Benito Rotary Club members. Linda De La Rosa, director of public image for the...
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STC offers free CPR classes to Valley residents
Knowing CPR is important, especially during life-threatening emergencies. South Texas College is offering free CPR classes for community members and students 16 and older. The college added more sessions this fall after demand went up. "It's a great skill to have in case of an emergency, if somebody nearby knows...
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UTRGV students reflect on 9/11 attacks
Students at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are reflecting on what Sept. 11 means to them. Some say they first learned about the attacks in elementary or middle school through videos, classroom discussions and stories from family members who lived through it. For some, those personal connections made...
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Free CPR courses at STC return this fall
MCALLEN, TEXAS – South Texas College Continuing Education and Workforce Development is bringing its free lifesaving CPR training back this fall with additional American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) courses. Funded through a $100,000 grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the four-hour courses are open to STC...
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Bobcats put it away: EHS extends win streak with dub over PSJA Memorial
PHARR — The Edinburg Bobcats (3-0) remain as one of the undefeated teams in the RGV as they scrapped with the PSJA Memorial Wolverines (1-2) on Friday at PSJA Stadium. The Bobcats took the win with conviction, 32-14, which extends their win streak to three on the season. The...
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Edinburg CISD to solicit forensic audit as district faces $15M deficit
EDINBURG — The school board here Tuesday voted to solicit requests for qualifications (RFQ) for an independent forensic audit that sparked a discussion on what the scope of the audit should include. The post Edinburg CISD to solicit forensic audit as district faces $15M deficit appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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Team of the Week winner: Week 2 – McAllen High
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The second week of high school football wrapped up, and the Rio Grande Valley voted for its team of the week of the 2026 season. McAllen High School took the win with 419 total votes, or 46% of the vote. Harlingen High School came in...
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A conversation with longtime school board member Gloria Santillan Casas
LA FERIA, Texas - Gloria Santillan Casas is a longtime school board member for La Feria ISD with 22 years of service who is seeking another term in November. In a podcast with the Rio Grande Guardian, Santillan Casas discusses the current state of public education, and her top three campaign issues: career and technical education, financial literacy, and emotional wellness.
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Building a Binational Talent Pipeline for the Rio South Texas Region
On September 10, 2026, the Binational Higher Education Advisory Council convened at the Port of Brownsville, bringing together leaders in higher education, workforce development, economic development, and industry from the Rio South Texas Region and Northern Tamaulipas. Hosted at the Port of Brownsville, the in-person meeting opened with welcoming remarks...
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Texas A&M names attorney Pablo Almaguer to lead Colonias Program as headquarters move to RGV
MCALLEN, Rio Grande Valley — Texas A&M University has named longtime South Texas attorney and community advocate Pablo Javier Almaguer as the new director of the Texas A&M University Colonias Program. Effective Sept. 14, 2026, the appointment comes alongside a major organizational shift: the program’s headquarters will now be...
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DHR Health and RGV College Honor First-of-Its-Kind Nurse Apprenticeship Class
EDINBURG, Texas – DHR Health and RGV College came together to celebrate the fifth co-hort of 10 graduates who completed the Registered Nurse Apprenticeship program. This one-of-a-kind, federally recognized program, is the result of a partnership between DHR Health and RGV College that works to address the nursing shortage across the country. Through the program nursing students can pursue their educational goals while fulfilling their clinical requirements and receiving compensation.
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Southwest’s Garza, Lyford’s Medina earn Week 2 POTW honors
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER EDITOR’S NOTE: Coaches, don’t forget to send in your Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week nominations by 5 p.m. every Monday. Email valleysports@themonitor.com with complete game stats and a photo of the athlete. Week 2 of the Texas high school football season is in the books, with several big […] The post Southwest’s Garza, Lyford’s Medina earn Week 2 POTW honors appeared first on MyRGV.com .