McAllen, United States (Local)
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By: Omar Zapata
On Cinco de Mayo, La Joya ISD mariachi programs showed their Mexican pride and musical talents with a festival showcasing middle school and high school groups at the Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center.
By: Omar Zapata
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a statewide investigation into school districts to ensure campuses are displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, with the AG listing McAllen ISD and Brownsville ISD among them Thursday.
By: Omar Zapata
Countless hours, rehearsals and effort have been put into J.S. Adame Fine Arts Academy campus’ production of “Alice in Wonderland JR.,” which featured 65 Pre-K through fifth grade students.
By: Omar Zapata
At a meeting on Tuesday, the McAllen ISD school board discussed the first steps for its successful $335 million bond, which included establishing a bond oversight committee and a framework for bond project management.
By: Omar Zapata
Embarking on separate journeys in unison, Norma Ochoa Urban-Palomarez and her stepdaughter Elvia Palomarez-Acee are both celebrating a major milestone together by earning doctorate degrees from UTRGV.
By: Omar Zapata
Latin Grammy winner Carín León is coming to the Valley for not just one but two nights at Hidalgo’s Payne Arena for his DeSonora Para El Mundo Tour 2026.
By: Omar Zapata
When Jose Ruben Adame, La Joya ISD Fine Arts director, started his career in 1982, he didn’t do it for any award, accolade or achievement, but out of the love and the connection he made with students through music education.
By: Omar Zapata
On a warm Memorial Day morning, a crowd gathered all around the America Spire of Honor at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas for a ceremony to honor and remember the selfless service of men and women who died for the nation.
McAllen ISD is laying the foundation for the $335 million bond by discussing the framework that could include two types of project managers.
By: Omar Zapata
For this South Texas Flavor, I had the privilege of checking out another Korean gem in the Valley, McAllen’s Kim’s Kitchen, which exemplifies the delicious cuisine and welcoming culture.
