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South Texas College, a national leader in workforce training, innovation and apprenticeships, will be bringing regional and statewide leaders together for its annual Workforce Summit.

The Empowering Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Educators to Improve Student Outcomes grant will provide funding support for LEAs and education service centers (ESCs) seeking training and certification for ECSE professionals during the 2026-2027 school year.

Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden announced today that more than 4.2 million Texans cast ballots during the first six days of early voting for the Nov. 3 Election, representing approximately 22% of the state's 19 million registered voters.

According to court documents, David Cortez Jr. aka “Tazmanian” aka “Taz,” 35, of San Antonio, was a sergeant in the Texas Mexican Mafia. Through an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Cortez was caught discussing the collection of narcotics proceeds for the Texas Mexican Mafia to make another multi-kilogram purchase of methamphetamine.

When Tina Israel walks across the stage at South Texas College’s December commencement, she will celebrate a milestone she once believed belonged to everyone else but her.

Army 1st Lt. Victor Leonard Kandle was an infantryman during World War II whose bravery, leadership and complete disregard for his own personal safety led to him posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor in 1945

The Southern District of Texas has charged another 222 people, including 189 illegal aliens, with immigration and border security-related crimes from Oct. 16-23.

IDEA Public Schools is inviting families across the Rio Grande Valley to its upcoming Trunk-or-Treat events. The free, family-friendly celebrations will feature treats, creative costumes, decorated vehicle trunks, and opportunities for families to connect with their local IDEA school communities.

Governor Greg Abbott announced $40 million to 411 Texas school systems through the Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnerships (PREP) Program Allotment. This funding will strengthen teacher recruitment, preparation and mentorship, and bolster Texas' teacher workforce.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is asking everyone to remember their responsibility to watch out for pedestrians and drive like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.