Eduardo Melendez (E.J.)School: Edinburg High SchoolAge: 17Grade: 12th Parents' names: Francisco and San Juanita Melendez Extracurricular activities/hobbies: Playing sports, baseball and FFA. What kind of facilities does your city need? I think...... Full story
Congratulations to our son Adrian Garza of McAllen, From his parents David & Lulu Garza. Adrian got 1st place in his class, Breed Champion Hampshire and Grand Champion Over ALL. At Rio Grande Valley District Show in Mercedes. Great...... Full story
The Leal Elementary School student council donated 25 Christmas stockings to Estrella’s House. They chose this community project because they wanted to help the children served through their program enjoy the Christmas holidays. ...... Full story
A special toy drive and the special efforts by the City of Palmhurst and their police department helped make the holiday a little brighter for the students at Midkiff Elementary School this afternoon. They got a special visit by Blue Santa,...... Full story
Students and staff from many of the Mission CISD (Consolidated Independent School District) continued their community support and caring by helping those less fortunate as we enter the holiday season. Here is a sampling of what has been going...... Full story
The class of Family and Community Service of Sharyland High School has been helping Chili’s and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through the Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer campaign. The class created a custom pepper...... Full story
This 2010 -2011 school year has Irene Garcia Middle School and E.B. Reyna Elementary working together once again through the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program. It was created by the Intercultural Development Research Association, an...... Full story
Elementary held its’ first Parent Night on August 26, 2010 at the school library. The parents and children came pouring into the school library to enjoy some free snacks and share some quality time reading a good book with their loved ones....... Full story
The Delta Kappa Gamma-Rho Chapter held its monthly meeting on Saturday, May 1st at the Heritage Village in McAllen. The members celebrated Rho Chapter's 80th Birthday Celebration honoring the chapter founders. The Rho Chapter of the...... Full story
McAllen Memorial High School wrestler Denise Yanez signed a scholarship to attend Lindenwood University on Tuesday, May 11, at her high school. Yanez is a three-time district champion, has placed twice at Regionals and is a two-time state...... Full story
The Student Council for McAllen’s James “Nikki” Rowe High School has been named an Outstanding Student Council for Nikki Rowe High School -State of Texas Sweepstakes Winners for 2009-10. This is their third straight year to win...... Full story
The Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) sent three teams of students to the state academic UIL meet this past weekend. The Calculator Applications team brought home the state championship. Team member Joseph Abbott also earned an...... Full story
Corpus Christi, TX…Christopher Kent Perkes, a junior at King High School, received his Eagle Scout Award on Saturday, May 1 at First Presbyterian Church. Perkes is a member of Troop 2 led by Scoutmaster Gary Uhlenhaker.For his Eagle...... Full story
Sharyland ISD Donna Wernecke Elementary student council was awarded the NAESP Honor Student Council Excellence Award for 2009-2010. The goal of this program is to recognize student councils for outstanding participation in the following areas:...... Full story
After competing in the State Powerlifting Championships on Friday March, 19th, Sharyland High School junior Brianna Villarreal accomplished a tremendous victory. During her competition in the 148 lbs Division she executed a lift of 350 squat,...... Full story