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• Valley association partners with STC, Donna ISD to create construction trade school Play Video

  June 8, 2026 6:56 PM

  After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations impacted construction sites across the Rio Grande Valley, one local construction association is looking to fill worker needs. The South Texas Builders Association says it is taking matters into its own hands by creating a construction trade school in order to train... more »

• STC, Donna ISD celebrate renovated automotive training facility at Donna High School

  May 17, 2026 2:11 PM

  The Donna Independent School District and South Texas College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated automotive training facility at Donna High School. District leaders said the facility will give students hands-on training while earning college credits through Donna ISD's partnership with STC's dual credit programs. Donna... more »

• Hidalgo County Head Start, Donna ISD to hold ribbon cutting for new academy

  May 17, 2026 1:57 PM

  Hidalgo County Head Start and the Donna Independent School District are set to celebrate the grand opening of the new Donna Early Head Start Academy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The academy is a transformative early learning facility dedicated to supporting children and families during the most critical stages of... more »

• Donna ISD security guard fired over alleged inappropriate student relationship Play Video

  April 18, 2026 6:01 PM

  A security guard at a Donna Independent School District campus has been fired following an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, according to a Donna ISD spokesperson. The district released the following statement: Donna ISD prioritizes the safety and well-being of every student. The district... more »

• 5 Valley school districts take part in fast-track teacher certification program Play Video

  January 11, 2026 6:22 PM

  There's a new program for school employees who want to become teachers. The fast-track program allows staff to complete coursework while on the job. Donna Independent School District, Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, McAllen Independent School District, Mission Consolidated Independent School District and Point Isabel Independent School District... more »

• Donna ISD debuts new wing at Singleterry Elementary to accommodate more students Play Video

  January 9, 2026 3:56 PM

  Daniel Singleterry Elementary School can now accommodate more students. The Donna Independent School District debuted the new early childhood wing. It gives the school 10 more classrooms and also contains two science labs. "Singleterry actually has every single classroom that was full. We were at a point where... more »

• Donna ISD: 8-year-old student brought gun to school Play Video

  January 9, 2026 10:34 AM

  An 8-year-old student at Patricia S. Garza Elementary School in Donna was found in possession of a gun, according to the Donna Independent School District. The incident occurred at 7:30 a.m. on Friday. Donna ISD said they addressed the potential safety concern and "there was no intent to... more »

• 15 security cameras added at Donna ISD stadium Play Video

  October 31, 2025 11:09 AM

  Donna Independent School District is adding security cameras to their stadium. The district installed 15 cameras. They were paid for with a $274,000 federal school violence prevention grant. The district already had 10 cameras at the stadium. The new ones should be up and running by the end... more »

• Donna ISD bus driver saves unresponsive truck driver Play Video

  October 27, 2025 3:10 PM

  A Donna Independent School District bus driver is being called a hero. His quick actions helped save a stranger's life while he was on the job last week. Ausencio "Homer" Sustaita has been a bus driver at Donna ISD for only a couple of months. This is the... more »

• LIST: Valley school districts with employees accused of making inappropriate comments on Charlie Kirk’s death Play Video

  October 16, 2025 5:33 PM

  A dozen school districts across the Rio Grande Valley have employees accused of making inappropriate comments over the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Following a public information request filed by Channel 5 News on Oct. 6, the Texas Education Agency provided on Wednesday a list of 129 Texas... more »

• Out-of-town suspects arrested in Donna caused brief school lockdown

  September 6, 2025 1:34 PM

  Donna IDEA had a brief lock down Friday morning as authorities arrested two out-of-town suspects nearby. Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez said 19-year-old Johnson Jaelon and 19-year-old Johnathan Paul Coleman were arrested for different parole violations. Jaelon was arrested for violating parole on an... more »

• AI system to help boost security efforts at Donna ISD Play Video

  September 3, 2025 6:10 PM

  Donna ISD will soon use AI technology to upgrade security on campuses. The AI-system Gun Detect will be active at all district campuses next week, the district said. The system will tap in to the district security cameras and alert authorities if they detect possible weapons on school... more »

• Ribbon cutting held for Guzman Head Start Academy in Donna Play Video

  August 8, 2025 5:21 PM

  A ribbon cutting was held Friday for the Guzman Head Start Academy in Donna. It's located on South Salinas Boulevard near St. Joseph Catholic Church. The school will have 16 classrooms, that includes a sensory classroom, a computer lab and a library. It also has enough space for... more »

• Donna ISD officials establish cell phone policy in accordance with state mandate Play Video

  July 25, 2025 6:22 PM

  Starting September 1, students across Texas won't be allowed to use their phones in school. Donna Independent School District is trying to figure out how to comply with the state's new law. District officials said they plan on keeping phones out of plain sight. RELATED STORY: Bill that... more »

• 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 »