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Raisin, TX · Education
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Beeville ISD appoints Dawn DuBose as interim superintendent
Beeville Independent School District has named Dawn DuBose as its interim superintendent, effective June 15, district officials announced Monday. The district said DuBose is being paid $1,055.47 per business day and is serving under a per-day agreement rather than a traditional annual contract. School board president Orlando Vasquez said DuBose...
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Victoria ISD announces new fine arts director hire
VICTORIA, Texas — Victoria ISD has hired a new director of fine arts. According to a press release, Elise Lopez was approved for the position during the district’s most recent board meeting. Lopez brings extensive experience in fine arts education. She previously served as the district theatre coordinator for San Antonio ISD for four years. Prior to that role, she was the head theatre director at Marshall High School and Longfellow Middle School. She also spent 11 years as a music teacher within the district. Lopez holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University–San Antonio, a Master of Arts in Theatre from the University of Houston, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of the Incarnate Word. In her new role, Lopez will oversee Victoria ISD’s fine arts programs, including music, theatre, visual arts, cheer, dance, band, and more.
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TAMU-Kingsville students honored for academic achievement
KINGSVILLE — Texas A&M University-Kingsville has released the names of the students who made the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Included on that list are Beeville residents Adriana Marie Balderas, Richard Lee Olivares and Clara Estelle Roznovsky. The President’s List requires a grade point average of...
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South Texas districts show mixed performance in STAAR Grades 3–8 assessments
Several South Texas school districts showed mixed performance in the Spring 2026 STAAR Grades 3–8 assessments, with reading results generally stronger than math across most districts when compared to statewide averages. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released STAAR Grades 3–8 results, which include reading and math assessments in grades...
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Pre-K Registration Opens at John C. French Elementary
Cuero, Tx-John C. French Elementary has officially opened registration for its Pre-K program, welcoming families to begin the enrollment process for the 2026–2027 school year. Children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026, are eligible to apply. School officials encourage all families to submit...
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Victoria East's Wes Kolle heads over to Ingram Moore High School for baseball
Victoria East's Wes Kolle heads over to Ingram Moore High School for baseball. Earlier today, former Victoria East head baseball coach Wes Kolle announced that he will become the head baseball coach at Ingram Moore High School, just outside Kerrville.
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St. Joseph's Jazmyn Gamez commits to Trinity Valley Community College for softball
St. Joseph's Jazmyn Gamez commits to Trinity Valley Community College for softball. One of St. Joseph Lady Flyers softball’s standout players, Jazmyn Gamez, has officially announced her commitment to continue her softball career at Trinity Valley Community College beginning in 2027.
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Area students graduate from Victoria College
Victoria College awarded 296 degrees and certificates to graduates at the end of the Spring 2026 semester. The following are the names of graduates from the South Texas News coverage area, grouped by city of residence, along with their degrees, certificates and honors. Beeville. Neddia Gonzales, Associate of Science. George...
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St. Joseph School Welcomes Mrs. Jana Guajardo as New Principal
Yoakum, Texas — St. Joseph School is proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Jana Guajardo as its new Principal, marking an exciting new chapter for the SJS community. Eighteen years ago, Mrs. Guajardo first walked through the doors of St. Joseph School as a teacher answering a calling to serve. Today, she steps forward with that same spirit of dedication—now strengthened by nearly two decades of experience, a deep understanding of the school’s mission, and an unwavering commitment to Catholic education.
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Victoria ISD sees districtwide gains in 2026 STAAR results
VICTORIA, Texas — On Wednesday, June 10, the Texas Education Agency released results for the high school Spring 2026 STAAR end-of-course exams . Victoria ISD saw growth in the percentage of students meeting grade level across all tested subjects.
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Ethan Adcock Graduates Victoria College Law Enforcement Academy, Begins Path to Peace Officer Service
CUERO, Texas — The Cuero community is celebrating the accomplishments of Ethan Adcock, who has officially graduated from the Victoria College Law Enforcement Academy, completing one of the region’s most demanding and respected training programs for future peace officers. The Spring Academy, which runs from January through June,...
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Port O'Connor parents rally against proposed school closure
PORT O'CONNOR, Texas — Parents and community members in Port O'Connor are speaking out against a proposal that could close the town's only elementary school, urging Calhoun ISD trustees to reconsider before a vote scheduled for Monday, June 15.
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Goliad County residents honored with naming gift at Texas A&M-Victoria
VICTORIA – Texas A&M University-Victoria has renamed the lobby of its University South building in honor of Goliad County residents Brent and Terri Lynn Dornburg following a major donation supporting the university's College of Natural & Applied Science. The space is now known as the Brent and Terri Lynn...
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Goliad ISD celebrates academic gains, construction progress at June 8 meeting
GOLIAD – Goliad ISD trustees received reports on student achievement, construction projects, transportation operations and district finances during their meeting on Monday, June 8. Director of Instructional Services Trisha Foerster reported that third-grade reading scores met the district's annual target, with 53% of students scoring at the meets grade...