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Former Donna ISD employee takes office as Texas State Teachers Association president
By Thom Denton at ValleyCentral
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Donna Independent School District employee took office as the new president of the Texas State Teachers Association on Wednesday. According to TSTA, Linda Estrada was born in Weslaco and grew up in Donna, where she went on to have a 33-year career wit...
Key takeaway According to TSTA, Linda Estrada was born in Weslaco and grew up in Donna, where she went on to have a 33-year career with Donna ISD.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
Linda Estrada's election as president of the Texas State Teachers Association brings a Rio Grande Valley perspective to the state's education advocacy efforts. As a native of Weslaco and a longtime employee of Donna ISD, Estrada's experience is rooted in the unique challenges and opportunities of the Valley's schools. Her leadership may amplify the voices of educators and students in regions like Brownsville , where the Brownsville ISD serves a diverse population with distinct needs. The Valley's schools often contend with issues like limited resources, language barriers, and high poverty rates, making Estrada's presidency a potential boon for local education advocacy. Her tenure may also inform statewide policy discussions about border region education, an area where the Texas State Teachers Association can play a crucial role in shaping the future of public education in Texas.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
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What is this story about? HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Donna Independent School District employee took office as the new president of the Texas State Teachers Association on Wednesday. According to TSTA, Linda Estrada was born in Weslaco and grew up in Donna, where she went on to have a 33-year career wit...
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