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.