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• Donna ISD: 'Olor inusual' en secundaria era aerosol de pimienta Play Video

  February 18, 2020 3:00 PM

  Un estudiante en la escuela secundaria Dora M. Sauceda en Donna utilizó aerosol de pimienta en un pasillo el lunes, causando que el distrito escolar enviara a los alumnos de regreso a casa temprano. El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Donna envió a sus estudiantes temprano a casa el lunes,... more »

• McAllen Bulldogs take Poundfest Title

  August 12, 2019 12:24 AM

  MCALLEN - There's plenty of volleyball tournament action in this Valley this week. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has an update from Poundfest at McAllen High School and Donna ISD's tourney. more »

• Donna ISD Officers Now Armed with Narcan Play Video

  May 8, 2019 4:38 PM

  DONNA – Officers at Donna Independent School District are now armed with Narcan. Narcan is the brand name for naloxone, the drug used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The drug was developed so first responders, parents and teachers could administer the nasal spray with little... more »

• Former Donna ISD Officer Sentenced for Aiding in Drug Ring Play Video

  April 9, 2019 10:47 PM

  DONNA – A former Donna Independent School District police officer was sentenced to serve time in prison for helping in a drug ring. Juan Fernando Mata, 40, was sentenced Tuesday to serve almost 11 years in prison. According to the press release from the Justice Department Southern District... more »

• Donna ISD Focuses to Rebrand ‘District of Tomorrow’ Play Video

  February 21, 2019 11:30 AM

  DONNA – It’s more than just a move to improve a school district’s image. In Donna, they see it as an opportunity to bring everyone together to make the students their top priority. Donna Independent School District has been from lawsuits, to political changes in superintendents, to the... more »

• Donna ISD Elementary School Turns Away 4-Year-Old Student Play Video

  October 1, 2018 5:57 PM

  ALAMO – A mother says she’s trying to work with Donna ISD to keep her son enrolled at his elementary school. Lizbeth Carrera says her 4-year-old son, who attends Eloy G. Salazar Elementary School, has trouble sitting still. She says on Monday morning, staff refused to let her drop him... more »

• After Years of Political Turmoil; Donna ISD Has New Superintendent Play Video

  September 11, 2018 6:58 PM

  DONNA – The new Donna ISD superintendent welcomed the school year by presenting a groundbreaking addition for students. The school district plans to build a new wing in Todd Middle School that will add about 19 classrooms and will replace several old portable buildings. Hafedh Azaiez came to a district... more »

• Classes Continue at Donna High School as School District Police Investigate Shooting Rumors

  February 8, 2018 12:13 PM

  DONNA – School district police confirms reports of a possible shooting or shooting threats at Donna High School have not been validated. Donna Independent School District says "no shots were fired" at the school Thursday morning. Despite refuting the rumors, officers continue patrolling the campus as a precaution and making... more »

• Suspects Facing More Charges Following Donna ISD Break-In Play Video

  December 13, 2017 4:07 PM

  DONNA – The three suspects that broke into a Donna ISD school and stole a patrol unit are facing more charges. Jesus Colugna and Orlando Ramirez are charged with misdemeanor evading arrest. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office charged the third suspect, Agustin Ramirez, with evading with a vehicle and impersonating... more »

• Donna ISD, CBP Officers Train for Active Shooter Situation in School Play Video

  August 9, 2017 6:27 PM

  DONNA – Donna ISD police are preparing for the upcoming school year with the help of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. They're training with CBP officers to prepare for an active shooter situation. CBP officers have to be prepared for an array of threats at ports of entry. For the... more »

• Donna ISD Police Chief Fired Play Video

  June 28, 2017 8:43 PM

  DONNA – Donna ISD’s school board voted to terminate the district’s police chief last week. The attorney for the school said Roy Padilla was placed on administrative leave with pay pending an internal investigation into the department. Padilla was allegedly let go for violations of policy regarding personnel matters, violations... more »

• Employees at Donna High School Left without Power Play Video

  December 27, 2016 5:42 PM

  DONNA – Employees said they were left to work in the dark after power was cutoff at Donna High School. Donna ISD said an electrical problem occurred in the main building earlier this month. They said employees decided to work on other Donna schools in the meanwhile. The district said... more »