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• Packet/meal pickup strategy to improve, Brownsville ISD superintendent says Play Video

  March 26, 2020 7:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In Cameron County, school staff hand out lesson packets along with meals. Brownsville Independent School District parents spent up to two hours waiting in line this week for their children's homework packets. At Hanna High School, the lines wrapped in both directions on Price Road spanning almost... more »

• Brownsville ISD police officer arrested for indecent exposure Play Video

  March 4, 2020 5:14 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville Independent School District police officer is facing criminal charges. Mark Anthony Alcalde was arrested by Mercedes police on Tuesday. He’s charged with indecent exposure. The incident allegedly happened at the outlet mall. The case is now being sent to the Cameron County district... more »

• Ex miembro del consejo de Brownsville ISD se declara culpable de conducir bajo influencia del alcohol

  February 20, 2020 3:30 PM

  El ex-miembro del consejo escolar de Brownsville Erasmo Castro Jr. se declaró culpable el jueves de conducir intoxicado. Erasmo Castro Jr., de 53 años, de Brownsville se declaró culpable de conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol, un delito menor clase Clase B, de acuerdo con el Fiscal de Distrito... more »

• Brownsville ISD officer involved in deadly crash in Matamoros likely not at fault Play Video

  January 29, 2020 10:37 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Two Rio Grande Valley families grieving the loss of their sons killed in a crash in Matamoros. A third person, a Brownsville Independent School District police officer, was also in the wreck; he was injured in the crash. At around 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Jonathan Amaro, the... more »

• Brownsville ISD limiting participation in Charro Days parade to only public school students Play Video

  January 27, 2020 6:06 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A message posted Friday by Brownsville Independent School District has come under fire from parents whose children attend charter schools. The post informed parents the district plan to limit performances in this year’s Charro Days children’s parade to only Brownsville ISD students. The message posted Friday... more »

• Brownsville ISD police officer recovering in Matamoros following deadly crash Play Video

  January 27, 2020 5:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville Independent School District police officer is recovering in Matamoros after he was involved in a crash which left two people dead. Brownsville ISD confirmed Jonathon Amaro was involved in an accident early Sunday morning. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the two passengers killed were traveling... more »

• Vicepresidenta de BISD anuncia que se retira de su cargo Play Video

  December 17, 2019 10:14 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - La vicepresidenta de la mesa directiva del distrito escolar de Brownsville y empleada del TSC Sylvia Atkinson, hizo público el retiro voluntario de su cargo. Se confirma la suspensión de su lugar de empleo hasta que culminen las investigaciones por una serie de delitos federales que pesan... more »

• Texas First Lady Address Philanthropy Group at Brownsville ISD to Inspire Their Communities Play Video

  December 3, 2019 5:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The First Lady of Texas was the keynote speaker for the Brownsville Independent School District Youth in Philanthropy ceremony reminding students of the importance of service. First Lady Cecilia Abbott addressed the students from six early college high schools, all of whom participated in the semester-long Youth... more »

• Brownsville ISD Board Disapprove Against Member’s Actions Play Video

  October 30, 2019 9:59 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – School board members in Brownsville taking action against one of their own. During a meeting Tuesday night, the board disapproved the actions by board member Erasmo Castro. Board members say he broke a new social media regulations recently put in place to safeguard students. Despite... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Brownsville Hall of Fame Coach Play Video

  September 24, 2019 12:56 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – He graduated from high school when he was just 16 years old and from there he built a legacy in his career. Joe Rodriguez walks with the help of a cane these days, but his memories are long. “Richard Flores and I are the only two... more »

• Students at Brownsville ISD Dealing with Changes in New School Year Play Video

  August 27, 2019 5:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Almost two weeks into the school year and some students at Brownsville Independent School District are still dealing with some changes. Back in May, the district approved the closure of three elementary schools. Maria Crouch says her 8-year-old son started third grade at Perez Elementary less... more »

• Meeting over Potential Closures of 3 Brownsville Schools Cancelled Play Video

  May 14, 2019 5:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A meeting to determine the future of three Brownsville schools was cancelled. Parents and school leaders were set to discuss what will happen with students. Victoria Heights, Longoria and Resaca elementary schools could potentially close. The district cities low enrollment, maintenance costs, funding, a decrease... more »

• BISD Considering Closure of Several Schools Play Video

  May 6, 2019 6:12 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Brownsville Independent School District is taking into consideration to close down schools. Brownsville ISD is in the preliminary stage of making a decision about closing Victoria Heights, Longoria and Resaca elementary schools. Assistant superintendent for operations Jimmy Haynes tells us in order to keep a... more »

• Brownsville ISD Superintendent Resigns Play Video

  February 13, 2019 12:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Brownsville Independent School District is searching for a new superintendent following a resignation. Esperanza Zendejas announced her resignation, according to a media release from Brownsville ISD. An agreement has been reached that allow Zendejas to pursue other interests. An interim has not been named... more »

• Valley School Districts Experiencing Decrease in Enrollment Play Video

  September 6, 2018 9:52 PM

  MCALLEN – School districts across the Rio Grande Valley are trying to keep students from leaving. CHANNEL 5 NEWS analyzed enrollment at all school districts in the Region 1. This region includes seven counties – Webb, Zapata, Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, Jim Hogg and Cameron. Out of all the public... more »

• Police Asking Drivers to Beware with Classes Back in Session Play Video

  August 16, 2018 5:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Police are asking drivers to slow down near school zones. Brownsville Police spokesman J.J. Trevino says speeding will not be tolerated. Trevino says passing a school bus that is signaling drivers to stop is illegal, as well as texting while driving. “Just be aware that obviously there's going... more »