Good morning, Edinburg.

South Texas Health System honored three Edinburg police officers on Friday for reviving a two-year-old who went unconscious after a swimming pool incident (the officers provided CPR en route to STHS Children’s Hospital).

The child recovered after spending two weeks in intensive care.

The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Manic Tuesday Mixer today at Prado’s Steaks to connect local business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs across the Rio Grande Valley.

Participants should bring business cards and a door prize (see guidelines) to promote their business.

PSJA ISD announced that starting teacher pay increased to $60,000 (up $700) and all staff received at least a $1,300 raise as the new school year begins today in the Rio Grande Valley, with over 340 educators now earning six figures through a state incentive program.

Edinburg CISD police and local law enforcement are enforcing school zone speed limits today as about 32,000 students return to school; drivers are urged to slow down and avoid phone distractions while school buses load and unload 9,000-10,000 students.

Students, teachers, and community members gathered outside the hospital to honor Canterbury Elementary teacher Denise Pineda, who suffered a severe brain aneurysm last Thursday.

Her family held an honor walk for organ donation on Monday night (paying tribute to her 25 years in teaching).

Applications for the Edinburg Police Citizens Academy must be submitted by Aug.

31 at 4 p.m. The academy will run from Sept. 14 through Oct. 22 with sessions on Mondays and two Saturdays at the LCPD Derek Hernandez Police Training Facility.

UTRGV cheer captains Heather May and Brittney Benedetti say the team will begin its season on Saturday, Aug.

29 when the Vaqueros face UT Permian Basin.