The campuses and district were recently notified of their selection as 2022-2023 School and District of the Yearfinalists, signifying recognition as top English as a Second Language, or ESL, campuses and district in Texas in terms of guiding students in achieving substantial growth on their TELPAS in 2023.

The logo was designed to be timeless, sophisticated and built on a foundation of strength and community and is destined to instill pride in past, current and future students. 

The grants awarded are from HB 1, the General Appropriations Act, which included $40 million for the Port Access Improvement Grant Program to improve connectivity to Texas ports.

Scaief is a Valley native. After receiving a B.A. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin, he began his banking career in 1987 at First Valley Bank.

“Texas ports play a critical role in our state’s booming economy, helping Texas continue to drive America’s economy and remain a hub for international trade,” said Governor Abbott.

The presence of Lone Star National Bank added to the significance of the occasion, represented by Sonia Falcon.

In a generous gesture, Sonia Falcon announced a donation of $5,000 in Alonzo’s name.

“The invasion at our southern border is straining local services, overwhelming hospitals, and overcrowding schools."

Chairwoman Koerner presented the grants at the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court in Edinburg.

 A total of 34 individuals were removed and processed in both cases