Latest local news, weather, high school sports in the Rio Grande Valley

Friday, May 10, 2013  While the country is honoring mother this holiday weekend, one Alamo family is celebrating the return of U.S. Staff Sgt. Joe Soto.

Monday, April 22, 2013  As the country continues to see more and more threats to public safety, local law enforcement officials and school districts are taking action.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Monday’s Weather Sketcher was drawn by 6-year-old Matthew Martinez, a student at Vanguard Academy.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Monday’s Weather Sketcher was drawn by Aida C. Martinez Cruz, a student at Whitney Elementary.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Friday’s Weather Sketcher was drawn by Eduardo Palma, a student at Whitney Elementary.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  PSJA ISD Superintendent Dr. Daniel King is representing Texas in the AASA National Superintendent of the Year Program.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  A PSJA ISD program to get high school dropouts back on the right track is now in the national spotlight after being featured on the PBS network.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  An announcement was sent to parents of PSJA schools students Tuesday afternoon informing them a case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, was identified in the school district

Thursday, January 12, 2012  A PSJA school board member’s brother is facing criminal charges after being accused in a scheme involving school district property.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Educators from Alaska traveled to the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD schools this week to learn more about the dual-language program.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  Authorities are investigating an accident where a student was hit by a car outside of PSJA North High School.

Friday, October 21, 2011  As day breaks at the bus barn, drivers at PSJA ISD get a lesson from law enforcement.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Authorities are investigating the sexual assault of a female student at the PSJA North campus.

Saturday, August 20, 2011  The superintendent at Donna ISD will look into eliminating the paid team doctor position, according to school board president, Alfredo Lugo.

Friday, June 03, 2011  The PSJA bribery scandal has come to a close after a federal judge sentenced two men who bribed a school district official for favorable contracts.