HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Democratic nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa made a tour stop on Monday at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg campus. Hinojosa's visit is part of her "One Fight" tour, rallying across Texas to boost voter turnout ahead of Election Day. Hinojosa met with students to encourage them to [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- An employee with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District who was arrested has been placed on administrative leave, district officials announced on Monday. The school district did not immediately disclose the employee's name, campus affiliation, charge(s), or arrest date. Edinburg CISD confirmed the employee is not on any district campus or [...]

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is honoring local teachers committed to academic excellence with the Golden Apple Award. For our second award of the school year, CBS Rio Grande Valley Anchor Marco Ramirez visited Sharyland ISD to honor an elementary school teacher who has earned the respect of students, parents, and staff across the district. [...]

KRGV photojournalist Liliana Perez reflects on a school bus ride-along with Texas DPS in this week

A grant is expanding Donna North High School’s veterinary science program, more than doubling its hands-on surgical training capacity and preparing students to address regional veterinary shortages.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Criminal complaints obtained by ValleyCentral allege that a teacher arrested on felony charges in Starr County admitted to engaging in sex acts with a student multiple times on and off campus. Francisco Contreras Jr. was arrested earlier this month on a charge of improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree [...]

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Brownsville Independent School District is moving students from Raquel Peña Elementary School to Garcia Middle School after smoke from a nearby controlled brush burning got worse, according to the district.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Independent School District announced Friday that Peña Elementary students are being relocated to Garcia Middle School due to smoke from a nearby brush fire. The district said all students and staff are safe and are being relocated to the nearby school as a precaution. Parents can pick up their [...]

Emeritus UTRGV professor Eduardo Del Rio has released a new collection titled "The Lost Train and Other Stories," comprising ten short stories that explore Latino experiences with immigration, race, religion, misogyny and climate change. The book, written after he began the title story in 2019, imagines a future where immigration issues have intensified, a scenario that resonates with many Rio Grande Valley residents.

Grulla High School senior class president Miguel Sanchez excels academically as a certified phlebotomist with sights set on becoming a fetal surgeon.

Willacy County judge Aurelio Guerra signed an order Tuesday that postpones the start of in‑person classes in all county schools until after September 18, with no classes beginning before the 21st. In the meantime, students must take courses virtually and extracurricular activities will not be allowed until in‑person classes resume.

The Texas Historical Commission installed a new historic plaque in Mercedes, Texas, at the corner of Missouri Avenue and Third Street, marking the former site of Colegio Jacinto Treviño, one of the nation’s first Mexican‑American colleges. City leaders said the marker preserves a piece of Rio Grande Valley history, and historic preservation officer Marisol Vidales noted its importance for remembering the rights Mexican Americans fought for.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The student accused of bringing a gun to Brownsville Early College High School last week is also accused of bringing the weapon to the nearby Texas Southmost College Rec Center the same day, according to a criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral. Records show Luis Diaz Jr., 17, was arrested on charges [...]

Sharyland ISD’s health insurance fund is in a $3 million deficit following a series of high claims from the last two to three months. ​ Administration said SISD’s insurance advisor Valley Risk Consulting didn’t warn the district before the loss grew to its current level, leaving staff and the board of trustees blindsided. ​ Trustee…

The Texas Historical Commission is hosting an Archaeology Fair at the Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site in Port Isabel, Texas, as part of Texas Archaeology Month. Activities begin Friday at 3 p.m. with a presentation at the Lighthouse Boutique Hotel and continue with tours, talks, vendor booths and live shovel tests on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving residents a chance to explore local maritime history at no cost.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District has banned energy drinks on its campuses. In its wellness policy for the 2026-2027 school year, the Edinburg school district restricted high-energy foods and drinks that contain elevated levels of caffeine, which includes energy drinks, energy shots and highly caffeinated beverages. Diana Davila, the director [...]

The Texas Education Agency released in August the 2026 accountability ratings, showing that the Harlingen and San Benito school districts are improving their scores. Harlingen moves up to the "B" tier with eight "A" campuses and receives the Postsecondary Preparation Distinction; San Benito reaches the high end of the "C" tier with three "A" schools. The results reflect gains in STAAR testing, graduation rates, and college and career readiness.

Rebecca Castañeda, born and raised in Donna, Texas, was named interim superintendent and the sole finalist to fill the superintendent position of the Donna Independent School District. With 30 years of experience, 29 of which she has spent at DISD, she has held roles from bilingual teacher to executive director and recently deputy superintendent. Her appointment reflects her deep ties to the local community.