How many people were old enough to vote in Willacy County during 2021?
Of the 20,423 citizens living in Willacy County in 2021, 76.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 15,554 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
2021-22 school year: 82% of the 17,022 students at Harlingen CISD Schools not on "college track"
Of the 17,022 students in Harlingen CISD's schools, 13,959 (82%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to East RGV News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
- La Gloria ISD's only school: 82% of students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
- La Feria ISD Schools: 85% of students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
- 2021-22 school year: 85% of the 1,428 students at Lyford CISD Schools not on "college track"
- Analysis: 730 of 848 students at Santa Rosa ISD Schools not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
- San Benito CISD Schools: 86% of students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
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Huffines on governor's handling of border: 'Abbott's dog-and-pony show has changed nothing'
A 36-year-old Ecuadorian man who entered the United States illegally was arrested on trespassing charges as part of Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star "arrest and jail" approach. According to The Texas Tribune, the state district judge ruled that the man's arrest violated the U.S. Constitution by overstepping federal immigration laws.
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HB 547 UIL Equal Access Bill passes Texas House on second reading
The Texas House of Representatives voted 78 to 65 in favor of House Bill 547, the UIL Equal Access Bill. If this bill is passed, it would allow home-schooled students to be able to compete in University Interscholastic League (UIL) extracurricular activities within their local public school if their district allows it.
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LCRA accepts grant applications for local community projects
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SAN PERLITA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Remote Instruction Beginning Tomorrow Through Friday January 8th
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CITY OF HARLINGEN: CAMCO Judge Issues 11th Amended Emergency Order
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CITY OF HARLINGEN: Cameron County to Hold Vaccination Clinic in Harlingen Jan 8, 2021
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CITY OF FALFURRIAS: Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Jan. 8
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Medical students from UTRGV to help administer COVID-19 vaccine
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has begun training medical students to assist with efforts related to the COVID-19 vaccine.