Although retired, the former leader of the Children's Defense Fund-RGV is still helping students realize their potential.
Starr County Judge Eloy Vera spoke about the long-running project during his 2025 State of the County Address.
Columnist Morgan Smith writes about the Binational Villa Cavalcade, an annual event that commemorates the March 9, 1916, attack by Pancho Villa's troops on tiny Columbus, New Mexico.
Denny's McAllen hosts a Customer Appreciation event.
The event is one of two big fundraisers the foundation hosts each year. Casino Night takes place on April 17 at the Regency Hall in Pharr.
Rita Hernandez, executive director of Cameron County Education Initiative, recently secured a grant from the Rio-South Texas Education & Community Development Foundation.
Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement received $200,000 for its Career Pathways and Supportive Services.
Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) received $47,500 for Expanding Access to Higher Education.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley received $1 million for its Rio-South Texas Education and Community Foundation Endowed Scholarship.
Texas State Technical College received $250,000 for its RSTEF Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Texas Southmost College received two checks. One worth $100,000 for its CTE Pipeline Scholarship Program. The other worth $200,000 for its Graduation Pathway Scholarship Program.
Texas A&M International Alumni Association received $250,000 for its Banking Academy Endowment.
Teach for America RGV received $100,000 for its Building Teacher Training Pathway Program.
Texas A&M University Foundation received $250,000 for Addressing the Critical Shortage of RNs in the RGV.
South Texas College Foundation received $125,000 for its Promise Programs.
Region One Education Service Center received $119,000 for its Preparing and Certifying Educators Program.
Imaginarium of South Texas received $50,000 for its Homework Assistance program.
Cameron County Education Initiative received $216,750 for its Medical Careers Training and Apprenticeship program.
The goal of the Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation is to help the region’s residents attain vocational trade certifications and/or degrees for in-demand professions.
The price of eggs is much too high, wrote U.S. Rep. Vincente Gonzalez, in a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. They are much cheaper and in plentiful supply in Mexico, he says.