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Saturday, May 11, 2013  It was a sweeping Election Day victory for Community United candidates Norma Garza-Torres and Carlos Cardoza Sr. scoring seats in Place 4 and 6 on the Hidalgo ISD school board.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley's smallest communities are seeing much higher turnout in early voting.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Going to college is a dream for some--but becoming a reality for many more as high schools across the Valley offer programs that make getting there much easier.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Two small communities are leading the Rio Grande Valley in early voter turnout.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Newly elected Hidalgo ISD school board members will have a to wait a bit longer to take their seats.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Elections might've ended last week for much of the United States but a mistake could mean a new outcome for the Hidalgo ISD school board.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The pain at the pump can be felt across the board.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Craig Verely, spokesman for Mission CISD, said the Readiness and Emergency Management Tool for Educators has allowed the district to upload every piece of information they might need during an emergency.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Members of Community United sifted through dozens of papers on Wednesday--documents they have collected since the formation of the group back in August.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  In an effort to combat the recent budget shortfall to school districts across Texas, two Rio Grande Valley school districts have come up with a new way to make some money.

Friday, December 03, 2010  Hidalgo Independent School District's former finance director is behind bars amid allegations that she stole $111,100 dollars in public funds.