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• Shopping for school supplies becomes a summer activity as families juggle technology and tariffs

  August 13, 2025 11:00 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — Feeling nostalgic for the days when going back to school meant picking out fresh notebooks, pencils and colored markers at a local drugstore or stationary shop? The annual retail ritual is both easier and more complicated for today's students. Chains like Walmart generate online lists... more »

• Valley residents take advantage of tax-free weekend deals Play Video

  August 9, 2025 6:00 PM

  Lots of people are taking advantage of the Tax-Free Weekend deals, especially families that are gearing up for back to school. One of the busiest places is the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets in Mercedes. Tax-Free Weekend usually happens right before the start of school. It's a way... more »

• Harlingen teacher prepares for the new school year Play Video

  August 9, 2025 11:52 AM

  The start of the new school year is almost here as students say goodbye to summer and teachers are getting ready to welcome their new classes. "Getting ready for the first day of school has been exciting. Coming in throughout the summer, setting up, coming in a couple of... more »

• Tax-free weekend begins as Valley residents continue back-to-school shopping Play Video

  August 8, 2025 2:51 PM

  On Monday, 10 school districts from around the Rio Grande Valley welcome students back to campus. This is the perfect weekend to wrap up any last-minute back-to-school shopping. School supplies and some clothes will be tax-free through Sunday. The countdown to the first day of school is on,... more »

• Valley families attend back-to-school event at La Plaza Mall Play Video

  August 2, 2025 6:53 PM

  There was a successful turnout for the Back-To-School Bash at La Plaza Mall. Hundreds of families showed up at Saturday's event. "I think that there's definitely a need in our community. So every year, we seem to get a large number of families that are excited to get... more »

• Edcouch-Elsa ISD parents react to new backpack policy Play Video

  August 2, 2025 1:04 PM

  School starts in less than a month for Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District. Parents who have a high schooler need to know about their new clear backpack policy. Right now, money is tight for Yolanda Salazar. She says feels like she's being choked by bills. To cover the costs... more »

• La Plaza Mall in McAllen to host back-to-school bash Play Video

  August 1, 2025 2:40 PM

  With back-to-school shopping in full swing, La Plaza Mall is looking to help families save some money. They're hosting a Back-To-School Bash on Saturday, where 400 students will receive a backpack filled with school supplies. There will also be giveaways every 30 minutes with prizes like tablets and... more »

• Parents react after Edinburg CISD implements clear backpack policy Play Video

  July 25, 2025 6:32 PM

  All middle and high school students at Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will be required to use clear backpacks. The decision was made on Thursday, and some parents who already got their kids backpacks are upset about this change. "This was a good initiative, it was a very... more »

• Back-To-School Expo held for Valley students at Bert Ogden Arena Play Video

  July 24, 2025 11:58 AM

  The RGV Vipers helped Rio Grande Valley students get ready for the new school year through a partnership with Driscoll Health. A Back-To-School Expo was held at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg. Attendees got free items like backpacks and school supplies. They also had medical services. "Vaccinations... more »

• Back to School Bash, National Night Out planned at Mission Event Center Play Video

  July 23, 2025 3:43 PM

  The city of Mission is getting ready to hold two big events in one night. It's a Back to School Bash plus National Night Out. City of Mission Media Relations Director Sydney Hernandez speaks with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza on all the fun and freebies that will... more »

• Operation Christmas RGV plans third annual back-to-school event Play Video

  July 18, 2025 6:43 PM

  The city of Donna and Operation Christmas RGV announced their third annual back-to-school event. It's scheduled for Friday, July 25 at 307 Miller Avenue in Donna. Twenty-five community organizations will be providing supplies. The event is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.... more »

• IDEA Public Schools will host backpack giveaways in the Valley Play Video

  July 9, 2025 3:25 PM

  IDEA Public Schools will host three back-to-school backpack giveaways at three Rio Grande Valley campuses. The first 500 students will receive a backpack filled with school supplies, including rulers, pencils, highlighters and more, according to a news release. The news release said giveaways are open to all students... more »

• Non-profit collecting school supplies for Brownsville ISD students Play Video

  July 2, 2025 3:41 PM

  Summer vacation is halfway through for Rio Grande Valley Students, which means some parents may be thinking about back-to-school shopping. The Brownsville Wellness Coalition is trying to help parents ahead of the next school year by collecting school supplies. Officials say they've already collected more than $500 worth... more »

• Valley Flood Victims Receive Backpacks of School Supplies Play Video

  July 20, 2019 4:26 PM

  MONTE ALTO- With the start of the school year just around the corner, some valley flood victims received backpacks of supplies as their families work to get back on their feet. "They don't have a whole lot and the little that they have, they just lost," said supply donor,... more »