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• Edcouch-Elsa ISD announces new superintendent Play Video

  August 26, 2025 10:54 AM

  The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District has approved the contract for their new superintendent. According to a news release, the EEISD Board of Trustees approved a three-year contract with Dr. Sandra Ochoa, officially naming her superintendent of schools. She has been serving as interim superintendent since May. According to... more »

• 'I want to put San Isidro on the map:' San Isidro ISD superintendent discusses new school year Play Video

  August 11, 2025 6:08 PM

  San Isidro ISD's newest superintendent said she’s found a lot of positivity in the rural school district. She’s bringing her years of experience working at a bigger school district to the community in San Isidro, which has a total population of 152 students. “We're a small school with a... more »

• Hidalgo ISD announces appointment of new superintendent Play Video

  June 16, 2025 6:45 PM

  Hidalgo Independent School District announced the appointment of Dr. J.A. Gonzalez as the new superintendent. According to a news release, Gonzalez recently served as superintendent of Harlingen Independent School District during the 2023-2024 school year. He also served as superintendent at McAllen Independent School District, earning state and national... 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 »

• Hidalgo ISD names lone finalist for superintendent position Play Video

  May 27, 2025 10:40 AM

  The Hidalgo Independent School District has named Dr. J.A. Gonzalez as the lone finalist for superintendent of schools, according to a news release. The news release said there is a 21-day waiting period required before Gonzalez is expected to officially take on the role of superintendent. Gonzalez was... more »

• Edinburg CISD superintendent placed on paid administrative leave Play Video

  May 21, 2025 4:29 PM

  Edinburg CISD Superintendent Mario H. Salinas was placed on paid administrative leave. The administrative leave will last five days, and starts on Thursday. Salinas will also be written up as part of the leave. District school board members voted on the leave during a Wednesday special called meeting.... more »

• Sharyland ISD Officials Hold Meeting to Address Hazing Incident

  January 15, 2020 10:16 PM

  MISSION – A hazing incident is playing out at Sharyland Independent School District. The alleged behavior reportedly happened during an athletic event in Corpus Christi. Limited information was released. The school district says they were recently made aware of the incident. Corpus Christi police are leading the investigation.... more »

• Parents Raise Concerns over Heavy Backpacks Play Video

  September 24, 2019 10:43 PM

  WESLACO - Some Rio Grande Valley parents are worried about the weight their children lug around to and from and during school hours. It all started when parents from the district reached out to Texas State Representative Terry Canales with their concern: How their child's school back pack was... more »

• Parents Still Seek Answers from Edcouch-Elsa ISD after Computers Auctioned Play Video

  September 3, 2019 6:12 PM

  EDCOUCH – Parents with students in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District say they haven't heard from the district. They want answers after a CHANNEL 5 NEWS investigation into the auctioning of computers with student information still in the hard drives. The last thing the superintendent said to us... more »

• CON MI GENTE: PSJA ISD Superintendent Retiring After 42 Years in Education Field Play Video

  July 18, 2019 12:48 PM

  PHARR – He’s been considered an education innovator; he’s been asked to testify in both Washington, D.C. and Austin about his ideas in education. Dr. Daniel King, the 12-year superintendent at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, is retiring after 42 years in education. Before PSJA, he was superintendent... 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 »

• Brownsville ISD Superintendent Resigns Play Video

  February 13, 2019 12:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Brownsville Independent School District is searching for a new superintendent following a resignation. Esperanza Zendejas announced her resignation, according to a media release from Brownsville ISD. An agreement has been reached that allow Zendejas to pursue other interests. An interim has not been named... more »

• Brush Pile near Mercedes School Cleaned Up Play Video

  February 8, 2019 3:53 PM

  UPDATE (2/12): The brush pile near a Mercedes school has been cleaned up. The brush pile near Ruben Hinojosa Elementary has been cleaned up after resident concern. The School District said the brush was a collection of a district-wide tree trimming project. ------- MERCEDES – Residents... more »

• Intl. Bridge Officials Ask Travelers to Take Precaution Play Video

  December 24, 2018 4:24 PM

  HIDALGO – International bridge officials are asking travelers to take safety precautions and to be aware of the port-of-entry wait times. The superintendent of bridges, Rigo Villareal, says preparation is important. He says for months his crew has been planning for extra security to lower the holiday wait... more »