TBB Staff

Today, Macy’s is reopening to customers and communities in the McAllen area, offering a curated assortment of must-have beauty, fashion, accessories, and home, plus the perfect items to click and pick-up, just in time for Mother’s Day.

EDINBURG – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on Friday celebrated School Lunch Hero Day by honoring its school nutrition employees. “We thank the staff from our Child Nutrition Department for preparing healthy meals, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies and offering service with a smile,” said ECISD School Board President Oscar Salinas. “We truly recognize their professionalism and commitment to making sure no child goes hungry in our school community.” According to the School Nutrition Association (SNA), School Lunch Hero Day was designated by SNA and Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series. School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students, staff and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million students each school day nationwide. “Edinburg CISD congratulates our Child Nutrition Department staff for their hard work and dedication for providing thousands of health meals to our children,” said ECISD Interim Superintendent Gilbert Garza Jr. “From their friendly greetings in the cafeteria and the love they dish out with every student’s meal, to how they encourage kids to eat more fruits and vegetables, our school nutrition professionals are truly heroes.” The importance and nutritional value of school meals are well documented, according to SNA. For many children, school lunch is the most important and nutrient-rich meal of their day. “I think it’s important that we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day, because now more than ever we realize the importance of the hard work our child nutrition staff members provide for our children,” said ECISD Child Nutrition Director Jaime Perez. “It’s especially important right now with our Curbside Meal Pickup Program, where our staff is ensuring that our children don’t go to bed hungry.” Since March 23, the Child Nutrition Department has served approximately 800,00 healthy meals to children as part of the Curbside Meal Pickup Program. The program runs Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 31 campuses. For more information, call the Edinburg CISD Child Nutrition Department at (956) 289-2300.

The coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a halt in the early part of 2020. After emerging in China's Hubei province in late 2019, the number of cases skyrocketed and infected more than 3 million worldwide over a four-month span with the epicenter shifting from Asia to Europe and, as of late March, the United States.

Four art pieces made by students in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD advanced to the Texas Art Educators Association’s State Visual Art Scholastic Event and earned State Exemplary Medals.

All of us at the IMAS hope that you and those you care about are healthy and coping in these extraordinary times.

With the help of a Border Patrol K-9, agents assigned to the Javier Vega, Jr. Checkpoint near Sarita, Texas, intercepted millions in cocaine that was destined for communities in the United States.

Although the 2020 USL Championship season is in a hold due to COVID-19, Rio Grande Valley FC will return to the virtual arena, but with a twist.

The Texas Southmost College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a comprehensive care package during last night’s meeting, which includes six free semester credit hours during the summer for all in-district Texas residents.

Another Wi-Fi hot spot location has been added at the Housing Authority on Jasmine Avenue and N Cynthia St.

While demand at food banks across the Rio Grande Valley has surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UTRGV Student Food Pantry has only seen an increase in use in the past week.