The Weslaco Independent School District reported that a supposed threat mentioning Central Middle School circulated on social media, accompanied by an image of “Cat in the Hat”. The district, Weslaco police, and administration confirmed it is a hoax and are monitoring the situation. They ask students and parents not to share the post and to report any message to an adult.

Texas has introduced an optional designation for deaf or hard‑of‑hearing individuals on driver’s licenses and state identification cards after the passage of House Bill 3132, a change advocated by Liza Lara of the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf to improve communication with law enforcement and other responders.

Rio Grande Valley school districts race to meet a state deadline for Texas' new service-based special education funding model, which categorizes student needs into eight intensity tiers.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Superintendent Angela Dominguez and named Rebecca Castañeda as the Acting Superintendent. The board voted after returning from an hour-long executive session, during which it also discussed pending litigation and settlement matters, according t

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Compudot, a local nonprofit, and Spectrum teamed up on Wednesday to distribute 50 laptops to Valley students in need. The giveaway follows Spectrum's $17,500 donation through its Spectrum Digital Education grant, a company initiative that supports nonprofits advancing education technology and digital skills training. Compudot accepted applications over the last f

The Donna ISD School Board appointed deputy superintendent Rebecca Castañeda as acting superintendent and said it will conduct a comprehensive search for a permanent superintendent.

La Joya ISD superintendent Marcey Sorensen was granted a contract extension through June 30 2031 with an annual salary of $355,865, about $10,000 higher than her previous contract, and the agreement includes reimbursement for travel and other reasonable expenses subject to audit.

The McAllen Public Library is celebrating Library Card Sign‑up Month in September by giving children who register a limited‑edition card featuring the mascot Marty the Cat and highlighting its wide range of resources and early‑literacy programs.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Independent School District is partnering with Sames Auto Group for the third time to give a high school student with perfect attendance a brand-new car. On Tuesday, the district and dealership kicked off the Annual Drive Sames for Education program, which will reward a student with perfect attendance at [...]

La Joya ISD purchased 18 school buses totaling $2,794,600 to improve student transportation safety, reliability, and special-needs access across the district.

A climate and culture survey showed La Joya ISD families feel welcomed and respected, but favorability declines as their child gets older. ​ The LJISD administration already has a plan to improve confidence at the secondary level and address three other problem areas the questionnaire exposed. ​ In May, the La Joya school district…

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Independent School District will soon offer free American Sign Language classes to the community. Classes will be presented by the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf, a campus coordinated through McAllen ISD that serves deaf or hard-of-hearing students throughout Region One. Three sign language classes will be offered: [...]

The La Joya ISD school board extended Superintendent Marcey Sorensen’s contract through 2031, noting her leadership since 2024, previous salary terms, district academic improvements, balanced budgets, a financial integrity rating of A, and a 3% pay increase for employees.

Harlingen High School senior Brie Posada is carving out her path as the only female player on the Cardinals football team, aiming to inspire the next generation of young female athletes.

Attention Bidders McAllen Independent School District is accepting submittals on the following items: No.: Description: 2027-1010 Request for Proposal (“RFP”) – Personal Importation Mail Order Prescription Program Deadline: 09/04/2026 10:00 AM (CT) Location: Purchasing Services 2000 N. 23rd St., McAllen, Texas 78501 Interested respondent may obtain specifications and information at https://mcallen

Attention Bidders McAllen Independent School District is accepting submittals on the following items: No.: Description: 2027-1017 Request for Proposals (“RFP”) – Catering, Entertainment, Field Trips, Fundraising, Food, Restaurants, Rentals, Retail, and Other Related Products and Services Deadline: 06/30/2029 10:00 AM (CT) Location: Purchasing Services 2000 N. 23rd St., McAllen, Texas 78501 This is

Attention Bidders McAllen Independent School District is accepting submittals on the following items: No.: Description: 2027-1016 Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) – Collection of Delinquent Taxes Deadline: 09/11/2026 10:00 AM (CT) Location: Purchasing Services 2000 N. 23rd St., McAllen, Texas 78501 Interested respondent may obtain specifications and information at https://mcallenisd.ionwave.net/

UTRGV announced a record first‑day fall 2026 enrollment of 36,466 students, including 7,373 freshmen, 790 doctoral students, and 3,933 master’s students, marking the seventh consecutive year of enrollment records.

The school board approved by a 4-3 vote a three-year contract for new superintendent Angela Domínguez, with an annual salary of $335,000, while the debate focused on the serious $15 million budget deficit and other financial problems facing the district.