The Texas Migrant Interstate Program's 33rd Annual State Conference was held at the McAllen Convention Center on February 24, 2020. The conference united educators and administrators that are stakeholders in the education of migrant students.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez announced the appointment of Economic Development Director Laura Matamoros, and Assistant Chief of Staff Hilda Escochea Salinas effective immediately.

The Board of Trustees of the Museum of South Texas History proudly announces the 36th Annual Heritage Ranch Gala is set for Saturday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. at San Luis Ranch in Linn.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday warned that it expects the novel coronavirus that has sparked outbreaks around the world to begin spreading at a community level in the United States, as a top official said that disruptions to daily life could be “severe.”

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) returned home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 24.

Elaijah Islam, a senior at the UTRGV Math and Science Academy (MSA), was named Grand Champion in the Senior Division at the RGV Regional Science and Engineering Fair, held Saturday, Feb. 15.

South Texas College has been named among the top-10 colleges in the nation for serving military and veteran students, according to a renowned Military Friendly Schools survey released on Feb. 17.

A McAllen woman has been taken into custody following the return of an indictment alleging she made a false statement to authorities in a bribery investigation involving alien detainee roster lists, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.

In an ongoing effort to provide better services for students and families it serves, McAllen ISD will be enhancing a section of its International Baccalaureate Programme for next August.

Dr. Jianzhi Li, UTRGV professor of Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering, has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to establish educational opportunities that enhance manufacturing skills critical to the country’s defense systems.