We are excited to officially welcome Hidalgo Independent School District as our newest RGV LEAD member district!great year together!

RGV LEAD remains focused on that future. Through continued collaboration with state education leadership, member districts, and regional partners, the organization is helping advance the ideas, programs, and relationships that support student success and long-term workforce growth.

RGV LEAD is inviting business leaders, industry partners, and community supporters to sponsor its 3rd Bi-Annual State of Education & Industry, set for November 12th in Brownsville, Texas, as part of a regional effort to connect students with career pathways and workforce opportunities.

RGV LEAD will host its 3rd Bi-Annual State of Education & Industry on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center in Cameron County. The event will bring together education, industry, economic development, and workforce leaders for a regional conversation about one of the Rio Grande Valley’s most pressing priorities: preparing students for meaningful careers and meeting tomorrow's workforce needs. This year’s event builds on RGV LEAD’s t

Honored to represent RGV LEAD at the High Demand Job Training Grant Award Ceremony hosted by the Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco, with Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III presenting the grant award.

Our Executive Director Maricela "Mari" De León invited to participate in Telemundo Network and Telemundo 40 Decision 2026: Foro Comunitario in #McAllenTexas.

RGV LEAD proudly supports our law enforcement officers and first responders! We were grateful for the opportunity to personally thank our law enforcement partners today for their dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe.

We are especially grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office through our Hidalgo County Criminal Justice Careers and Legal Education Pipeline Initiative.

Our RGV LEAD Member District students enrolled in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Programs of Study had an incredible opportunity to experience firsthand the work of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) through our Hidalgo County Criminal Justice Careers and Legal Education Pipeline Initiative!

La Villa ISD is taking that idea seriously with the launch of its Elementary and Middle School Ambassador Program, created in partnership with RGV LEAD to increase opportunities for Member Districts and help students begin building confidence at an early age.

We are happy to support our 1st Responders at the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.

RGV LEAD is proud to recognize and thank the dedicated men and women of the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, also known as HCSO, for their continued commitment to protecting families, serving neighborhoods, and supporting the next generation of leaders.