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Sharyland trustees approve bond election for May ballot
The Sharyland community will have the opportunity to vote on a $250 million bond in the May 2 election, which, if passed, could result in a tax increase of more than 19 cents. SISD would allocate bond funds for facility upgrades across all campuses, security modernization, technology enhancements and the construction of an aquatic center.…
Read MoreNine La Joya ISD Schools Named to 2025 Texas Honor Roll
LA JOYA, Texas — La Joya ISD announced that nine of its campuses have been named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, a statewide recognition awarded to schools demonstrating high academic achievement, closing learning gaps, and preparing students for long‑term success. The designation, presented by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP), honors schools and districts…
Read MoreEdinburg PD Celebrates Historic Crime Reduction and Statewide Recognition
Edinburg, TX—The Edinburg Police Department is proud to announce a historic milestone for the City of Edinburg. For the first time in more than 30 years, the city has completed a full year with zero homicides. This achievement reflects a continued downward trend in crime and highlights the department’s commitment to proactive policing, community partnerships,…
Read MoreSISD trustees honor teachers for school board appreciation month
The Sharyland ISD Board of Trustees gifted two teachers from each campus with one cooperative teaching day — a day to catch up on their extra responsibilities, while a substitute covers the work inside the classroom. Principals use their own process to select the two teachers. Then each winner chooses one day in the work…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD exercise suit delayed again, judge threatens contempt charges
A judge Wednesday recessed proceedings for Edinburg school district’s nude exercise suit for the third time after attorneys once again failed to resolve disagreements over documents related to the case, delays that prompted that judge to admonish attorneys involved and threaten holding people in contempt of court — which could result in an arrest. …
Read MoreLa Joya to close 5 low-performing schools, reinvest $27.2 million
La Joya ISD will close four D-rated campuses and one C-rated campus next year, allowing the district to reinvest $27.2 million into other areas. The board of managers unanimously voted in favor of permanently closing Benavides (D), Peña (D) and Leo (D) elementaries in the 2026-27 school year, along with Ann Richards Middle School (C).…
Read MoreSharyland school board talks potential bond election, tax increase
The Sharyland ISD board of trustees still hasn’t finalized the multi-million dollar bond for the May election ballot — a move that could raise taxes by more than 19 cents if voters approve. In November, the Sharyland ISD facility planning committee recommended the district put a $250 million bond on the ballot to fund longstanding…
Read MoreJudge threatens contempt charges for further Edinburg exercise suit delays
A judge Tuesday said she would hold witnesses testifying in relation to Edinburg school district’s nude exercise suit in contempt and maybe even throw them in jail if they do anything that further delays court proceedings. In 2024 Robert Vela High Head Football Coach made some student athletes exercise in locker rooms in a state…
Read MoreMission sued over 2024 jail strangulation
The family of a woman who died after being found strangled in the city of Mission’s jail two years ago sued the city and eight of its police department employees last Friday, alleging her rights had been violated. Karina Peralez Rodriguez’s mother and husband —Maria de la Luz Gallegos and Julio Cesar Cardenas —…
Read MoreCommunity surveys to drive decisions at La Joya ISD
The La Joya ISD administration announced an annual climate and culture survey that will help the district move forward through its strategic plan for the next four and a half years. The district will launch the first survey in English and Spanish later this semester, distributing it to students, staff, families and community members. Students…
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