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Eligible students can prepare for an in-demand career in plumbing at no cost this fall through a new Plumbing Technician Program being offered through the Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College.

 For students, learning and opportunity do not have to end when the final bell rings. A new five-year investment in La Joya ISD students and families will extend both beyond the traditional school day, bringing additional academic support, enrichment, summer learning, and family engagement opportunities to 10 elementary campuses across the district.

Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande (WFS), in partnership with the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation and Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, has been awarded an $85,924 High Demand Job Training (HDJT) Grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to expand career training opportunities for students preparing to enter high-demand occupations.

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Microsoft, Hut 8 and Equinix will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers.

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Core Scientific, Vantage Data Centers and SB Energy will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers.

A 54-year-old Spring resident has been convicted of conspiracy to pay health care kickbacks.

Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks and presented a proclamation at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Texas’ newest Buc-ee’s store in San Marcos.

Skywatchers have several reasons to look up on Aug. 12, 2026, as a total solar eclipse, a six-planet gathering and the Perseid meteor shower occur within the same 24-hour period. 

Following voter approval of a $335 million bond in May, McAllen ISD is moving forward with the first phase of borrowing to finance school modernization, safety improvements, program expansions, and other capital projects. Image for illustration purposes

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) continues to make district history, earning an A rating in the 2026 Texas Accountability Ratings, with all 44 PSJA ISD schools earning an A or B and a historic 27 schools earning an A.