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• McAllen ISD music teacher prepares for online classes Play Video

  March 24, 2020 7:08 PM

  MCALLEN – On Wednesday, online classes will begin for advanced placement students at McAllen Independent School District. For some younger students it’s time to learn music. In his online class, Jesus Cervantes mostly focuses on singing. A program which during the COVID-19 pandemic has changed completely. Cervantes says... more »

• Initiative brings awareness of teen drinking and driving to Weslaco students Play Video

  March 4, 2020 6:03 PM

  WESLACO – An initiative in Weslaco is intented on showing teenagers the consequences of drinking and driving just before spring break. Weslaco Independent School District teamed up with local first responders, including AirMed South Texas and the police department, to show high school students a reenactment of what could... 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 »

• 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 »

• La Joya ISD implements barista program for special needs students Play Video

  February 10, 2020 5:57 PM

  LA JOYA – A first of its kind program is now implemented at a middle school at La Joya Independent School District. An on-campus coffee shop run by some very special students. At Domingo Trevino Middle School they're brewing more than just coffee, they're brewing hope. Just like... more »

• Entrenador de distrito escolar de San Benito arrestado por posesión de cocaína Play Video

  December 31, 2019 2:55 PM

  MERCEDES – Un entrenador del Valle del Río Grande enfrenta cargos tras ser arrestado el fin de semana. De acuerdo a la policía de Mercedes, Jacob Gonzalez, un entrenador en la preparatoria San Benito, fue arrestado durante una detención de tráfico por posesión de cocaína, una sustancia controlada. Fue... 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 »

• Roma Student Charged after Alleged Terrorist Threat to School Play Video

  November 14, 2019 6:23 PM

  ROMA – A student was charged after an alleged terrorist threat to a high school in Roma. The student was taken into custody. Roma Independent School District spokesperson says the matter is under investigation. more »

• La Joya ISD Adding Remote Security Gates to Campuses Play Video

  October 4, 2019 6:12 PM

  LA JOYA - One Rio Grande Valley school district is doing more to protect students and staff while at their campus. La Joya ISD is adding remote security gates along all campus parking lots. Chief Raul Gonzalez says this will help the district maintain accountability of who's coming... more »

• Brownsville ISD Makes Changes to Social Media Regulations Play Video

  October 3, 2019 6:16 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Rio Grande Valley school district is doing more to protect student privacy on social media. The Brownsville Independent School District limits the interaction board members can have with students. During Tuesday's board meeting, Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees created some new limitations on how board... more »

• Authorities Searching for 2 Suspects Who Burglarized, Vandalized San Benito School Play Video

  September 30, 2019 6:26 PM

  SAN BENITO – Both the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District police and the city police department are looking for two men who they believe burglarized and vandalized school property and a local business. San Benito CISD police chief adds these men were not students. If you have... more »

• Edcouch-Elsa ISD Stopping Sales of Computer Equipment Play Video

  September 9, 2019 10:51 PM

  ELSA - District Leaders reveal what they're doing about the accidental auction of student information in Edcouch Elsa. Letters to all parents have finally been sent out notifying them of the current situation and what is being done about it. The mistake put children and school employees at... more »

• Hidalgo ISD Hopes to Continue Offering Flexible Schedule Program Play Video

  September 9, 2019 5:29 PM

  HIDALGO - A school program is giving potential high school drop outs in the Rio Grande Valley another option. Hidalgo ISD officials are going before the school board hoping to keep this program alive; it's known as the Optional Flexible School Day Program. Juan Vera says sometimes it's... 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 »

• Mercedes ISD to Add Special Safety Locks to Classroom Doors Play Video

  August 6, 2019 4:43 PM

  MERCEDES - A Rio Grande Valley school district is putting safety on priority following recent shootings. Mercedes ISD is adding devices to their doors to help in a lock down or lock out situation. A new school year and a new security plan; for retired Mercedes teacher, Felimon... more »

• City Police Patrolling in Weslaco Schools Play Video

  February 28, 2019 10:56 PM

  WESLACO – Weslaco police officers are implementing a new safety program to protect students at schools. Officer Juan Mariscal and five other uniformed and experienced Weslaco officers are now trained to protect Weslaco schools. Officers started patrolling the school in January, checking lockers for drugs and weapons and... more »

• Location of Auto-Ped Crash Labeled Hazardous by La Joya ISD Play Video

  January 30, 2019 6:42 PM

  LA JOYA – The area where the nine-year-old child was struck by a car Wednesday morning as she boarded her school bus has previously been identified as hazardous by the school district. The child was near the La Homa Road and Mile 8 intersection. She was getting ready... more »

• DPS Continues to Search for Driver Involved in Auto-Ped Crash Play Video

  January 30, 2019 5:49 PM

  NEAR PALMVIEW – State troopers are on the lookout for the driver responsible for an auto-pedestrian crash near Palmview. A 9-year-old girl was hit by a car as she was walking to her bus. La Joya Independent School District is also investigating the incident. "The motorists can... 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 »

• Distrito Escolar Santa Rosa Ofrecerá Clases de Codificación Play Video

  September 3, 2018 9:37 PM

  SANTA ROSA - Un distrito escolar planea ayudar a sus estudiantes a encontrar un sitio en el mundo tecnológico. El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Santa Rosa ofrece clases de codificación. Valeria Gonzalez de Noticias a las 9 habló con Monica Cano, maestra de Aplicación Tecnológica en la escuela secundaria Jo... more »