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• Mercedes ISD receives $485,000 grant to provide support services for families Play Video

  April 17, 2026 9:37 AM

  The Mercedes Independent School District is getting a $485,000 grant from the Texas Education Agency to help students and families. The funds will pay for social and emotional support for students and connect parents to community services. The district says removing those barriers at home can improve how kids... more »

• Mercedes ISD fires teacher charged with child grooming

  January 29, 2026 7:27 PM

  A Mercedes High School teacher was fired during a Thursday school board meeting. The Mercedes ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to fire Oscar Rosel Olvera during the special called meeting. As previously reported, Olvera was a Mercedes High School teacher who was charged with child grooming on... more »

• 4 Valley school districts to receive additional support for mental health services Play Video

  January 9, 2026 4:08 PM

  Four Rio Grande Valley school districts will soon receive additional support for mental health services. A $4 million federal grant will help the Region One Education Service Center train teachers and staff to become school psychologists. The school districts include Rio Hondo Independent School District, Mercedes Independent School... more »

• Mercedes ISD seeking donations for local senior home Play Video

  December 15, 2025 10:54 PM

  Socks, crossword puzzles, blankets and dolls are among the items at the donation boxes stationed across Mercedes ISD campuses. Mercedes ISD Counselor Kasie Sauceda and a group of 20 students are collecting the items to spread a little holiday joy in their community for the young at heart. ... more »

• Mercedes, Region One partner to help train aspiring teachers Play Video

  November 17, 2025 6:37 PM

  The Mercedes Independent School District and Region One are teaming up to train aspiring teachers. The program allows incoming Mercedes ISD teachers to gain experience in the classroom, while they earn their teaching certificate. The goal is to better prepare new teachers and support campuses with instructional assistance.... 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 »

• Mercedes ISD begins new school year under consolidation plan Play Video

  August 13, 2025 3:32 PM

  A lot of big changes are happening at school district's around the Rio Grande Valley. At Mercedes Independent School District, some students are starting at a new school because of the district's consolidation plan. Students are returning to newly consolidated campuses as part of a district effort to... more »

• Mercedes ISD focusing on early literacy and STEM courses Play Video

  August 13, 2025 2:43 PM

  Mercedes Independent School District is one of the two Rio Grande Valley school district's welcoming students back to campus on Wednesday. This year, the school district is looking to focus more on STEM opportunities for students. As they return to class, they'll find new programs and priorities focused on... more »

• Mercedes ISD superintendent resigns following DWI arrest Play Video

  May 27, 2025 8:57 PM

  Mercedes ISD Superintendent Benjamin Clinton resigned from the district, Clinton confirmed to Channel 5 News on Tuesday. Clinton had been on paid administrative leave since May 21 . He was arrested on May 16 in Los Fresnos on a charge of driving while intoxicated. READ MORE: Mercedes ISD... more »

• Homeowner Irritated by Ongoing Vandalism Next to Mercedes School Play Video

  October 7, 2019 10:26 PM

  MERCEDES – Mercedes police are working to identify suspects in a vandalism case. An ongoing problem for a property owner who plans to move in, but says she keeps spending money to repair vandalism instead of on renovations. “Here I am fixing up what is broken. Eleven windows.... 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 »

• Budget Concerns at Mercedes ISD Prompts Meeting Play Video

  May 7, 2019 10:31 PM

  MERCEDES – A financial crunch has prompted the Mercedes Independent School District to hold a special meeting. It’s been confirmed some jobs will be cut. The Mercedes community learned more about the budget concerns in Tuesday’s meeting. The interim superintendent discussed the breakdown of their fund balance... more »