Weslaco ISD announces new superintendent

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco Independent School District announced a new superintendent of schools on Wednesday. The board approved...

May 4, 2023
6:38 PM

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco Independent School District announced a new superintendent of schools on Wednesday. The board approved Richard Rivera as the new superintendent during a special called board meeting. In December 2022, the school board appointed Rivera as interim superintendent. He has also been a teacher, a coach, principal and school board trustee for Weslaco ISD. According to the district website, Rivera has served as superintendent in several districts across the Rio Grande Valley including Mercedes, Monte-Alto and Edcouch-Elsa.

Gabriela Gonzalez