MCALLEN, Texas (KVEO) — Two students from McAllen Independent School District took two top spots in the Regional State Citizen Bee Civics Competition.
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Both the students, William Greer, of Lamar Academy, and Carolina Castillo, from Achieve Early College High, placed in the competition.
However, only Greer will be heading to the state competition.


The students advanced through a rigorous two-part competition, which includes answering questions in various categories.
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The State Citizen Bee hosted by the Texas State Bar by Law Related Education will take place on a virtual platform from May 18 to 19.
For more information on the Citizen Bee click a check out the links below: