Carolyn Mendiola

After her arraignment, Carolyn Mendiola was taken to the Hidalgo County Jail, where an arbitrator set her bail at $5,000. According to reports, Mendiola was released from prison that same day. Mercedes PD just released a public statement confirming the catch. Mendiola’s arrest follows a time of unrest and outrage in the region, which has … Read more

On Friday, Mercedes ISD Superintendent Carolyn Mendiola was arrested after months of outrage in the region. Carolyn Ann Mendiola was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley and has spent her entire teaching career in South Texas. She continued on from PSJA High School and happened to join the University of Texas-Pan American for … Read more