Omar Zapata

McALLEN — Unapologetic, impassioned and savory are a few ways to describe Philly’s Cheesesteaks 215, a food truck that brings an authentic Philadelphia flavor to deep South Texas.

EDCOUCH — The school board and staff here held a workshop Thursday to start addressing their budget deficit with different cost saving measures.

The Mercedes Independent School District named Benjamin Clinton, the current deputy superintendent for Raymondville ISD, as the lone finalist for superintendent.

What is a second chance?

LA JOYA — The school board here voted Wednesday evening to approve the consolidation of all four of its early college high school programs and changing the associate degree programs, streamlining offerings down to four options to improve student outcomes and associate degree attainment.

DONNA — The school board here approved the consolidation of two elementary schools to transition students into three new academies focused on arts and science for the 2025-2026 school year.

Donna ISD administration offices on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in Donna. (Joel Martinez | [email protected] )

McALLEN — 10 Mas Seis, a ramen restaurant hidden near McAllen’s downtown area, not only serves flavorful ramen but cooks up a variety baos, burgers, hotdogs and pizzas that are sure to hit the spot for any kind of occasion.

Built in 1960, the PSJA auditorium called the Osodome, has been sitting dormant since the early 2010s, but it is currently in the early phases of a renovation project to be used again as a central location for fine arts in the district and the community.

After serving the Valley as a leader in the healthcare field and in higher education, Manuel “Manny” Vela, associate vice president and chief operating officer for Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM), is ready to spend as much quality time with his family as possible.