by Ronnie Zamora/LFCISD Four teacher candidates who completed The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Student Teacher Educator Preparation University Partnership (STEP UP) received certificates for completing the program Monday in a reception at Los Fresnos Elementary School. The group was the first cohort from Los Fresnos CISD. The UTRGV College of Education and […]

Class Rank: Salutatorian Mother: Gladys Galarza Sibling: Nicholas Valencia (17). Previously: Lopez-Riggins Elementary, Los Cuates Middle School College: Yale University Major: Mechanical Engineering Inspiration for academic success: My mother (Gladys Galarza), my aunt (Gabi Casanova), and uncle (Daniel Casanova) inspired me the most. I was in eighth grade when my aunt Gabi told me she would give me $300 if I became […]

by Tony Vindell/LFN More than a 100 students from Los Fresnos High School Class of 2019 attended a service in which religious leaders from throughout the community stood by the side of some of the graduates. The service was held Wednesday, May 8 at the school auditorium. Parents, relatives, chamber of commerce and business representatives […]

by Ronnie Zamora/LFCISD Los Fresnos High School seniors turned the tables on teachers and other district staff members by presenting them with Bell Awards at the Employee Awards Banquet April 25. The top ten academic students and three others from different school programs spoke at the lectern – sometimes getting emotional – about the person […]

by Ronnie Zamora/LFCISD Cristal Wolcott and Misty Heredia were named Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, at the Employee Awards Banquet Thursday at the Brownsville Events Center. Wolcott is a first-grade teacher at Palmer-Laakso Elementary School, and Heredia is a physics teacher at Los Fresnos High School. Both are now nominated to participate […]

Parents: Juan Pablo Alvarado and Amy Alvarado Siblings: Joaquin Alvarado (11) and Patricio Alvarado (11) – twins Previously: Olmito Elementary School (Grades 4 and 5), Resaca Middle School (Grades 6-8) College: I have been accepted to Princeton University, Rice University, Harvard University, and Columbia University, but I have just selected Princeton University. Major: Chemical Engineering Inspiration for academic success: My inspiration […]

Los Fresnos CISD Career and Technical Education has received a $268,408 Jobs and Education (JET) grant for equipment purchases to provide students with training for careers in welding. TWC Commissioner Julian Alvarez, a native of Harlingen, signed the check in a presentation whose audience included several dozen students. State Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. and State […]

Parents: Javier and Laura Mata Siblings: Alberto Mata (26) and Javier Mata (14) Previously: Rancho Verde Elementary, Resaca Middle School College: Texas A&M University Major: Psychology Inspiration for academic success: My parents inspired me to do my best in school for as long as I can remember. In first grade, my parents would help me study for my vocabulary test. As I […]

Parents: Lisa Spier and Mark Spier Siblings: Lauren Spier (21) and Anna Spier (20) Previously: San Vicente Elementary School in Big Bend National Park (Pre-K to Grade 2), Olmito Elementary (Grades 3-5), Resaca Middle School (Grades 6-8) College: Adelphi University (N.Y.) Major: Nursing Inspiration for academic success: My sisters and parents inspired me to do my best in academics. Being […]