Media Releases

PSJA Thomas Jefferson T-STEM ECHS Makes District History as First High School Recognized as a

PHARR – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD’s Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School has made district history by becoming the first PSJA high
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Free GED and ESL Classes Begin at McAllen Public Library in Partnership with South Texas

McAllen Public Library is partnering with South Texas College to offer free GED and English as a Second Language (ESL)
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Commissioner Ellie Torres Announces Re-Election Campaign for Third Term

EDINBURG, Texas –Ellie Torres, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner, has officially announced her campaign for a third term, emphasizing the progress
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Vanessa Cárdenas: “‘The Enemy Within’ Includes Moms, Dads, Children and U.S. Citizens” in a Chicago

Access online version of this press release HERE   Washington, DC —The federal government is officially shut down, but this administration’s mass
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Texas Universities Initiate Course Reviews Amid Controversy Over Gender Identity Instruction

AUSTIN, TEXAS — In response to recent controversies surrounding gender identity discussions in higher education, several Texas public university systems
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STHS Edinburg Awarded 2024 Service Excellence Award By Parent Company Leaders During Special Ceremony

It’s the first time a South Texas Health System facility has received the prestigious award from its parent company, Universal
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Texas Applicants Excluded from Proposed DACA Reopening Amid Ongoing Lawsuit

MISSION, TEXAS — The Trump administration has proposed reopening new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program
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Israel Intercepts Final Vessel of Gaza “Sumud” Flotilla; Hundreds of Activists Detained

In a sweeping operation on October 3, the Israeli navy intercepted the final vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla, effectively
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Texas Republicans Call for Reforms, Resist Automatic Renewal of ACA Premium Tax Credits Amid Government

In the midst of the federal government shutdown and ongoing budget negotiations, Texas Republican lawmakers have voiced opposition to the
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Mission Historical Museum Celebrates Culture & Tradition at the Upcoming Día de los Muertos Folklife

MISSION, TEXAS — The City of Mission and the Mission Historical Museum invite the community to come together in celebration
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