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STC welcomes 26 students to Construction Superintendent Apprenticeship program

South Texas College welcomed 26 students to its Construction Superintendent Apprenticeship program which enables them to earn money while they learn and receive a certificate in the industry.

TSTC associate provost credits training, perseverance and parents’ guidance for her success

HARLINGEN — Women’s History Month, celebrated each March, is a time to recognize the vital role of women in American history. It is also a time to honor today’s women whose contributions will have a lasting impact on current and future generations.

Interview Practicum prepares TSTC students to advocate for themselves when job hunting

HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College’s Career Services department recently held an Interview Practicum to help prepare TSTC students to use critical thinking, soft skills and communication to land high-paying jobs after graduation.

Donna museum announces Chisholm Trail Art Contest winners

The Donna Historical Museum/Tourist Center thanks all participants of its 11th annual art contest, and announces this year’s results of the Chisholm Trail Art Contest 2024.

TSTC, South Padre Island police departments share spring break safety tips

HARLINGEN — Next week many students in Texas will take time away from their studies and begin spring break, including Texas State Technical College students.

Vagabond Streak: TSC to hold memorial service for Brownsville’s Ruben Herrera

Ruben Herrera, Brownsville attorney and Texas Southmost College trustee who died unexpectedly March 3 in Madrid, Spain, had a vagabond streak that took him throughout Latin America and to places around the world.

$17 million grant helping fund new UTRGV medical school residencies

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine announced Thursday that it’s been awarded a $17.5 million grant to expand its Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs, a continuation of financial support to help build more opportunity for medical workers locally.

McAllen ISD terminates IMAS contract, begins Quinta Mazatlan mediation

In efforts to curb the district’s $13.7 million budget deficit, McAllen ISD took action at Monday’s meeting by voting to terminate a $2 million contract with the International Museum of Arts & Science (IMAS) and begin to mediate with Quinta Mazatlan over a $4 million project.

Phlebotomist makes career U-turn, gets TSTC Automotive Technology degree

HARLINGEN — Sometimes it takes a while for someone to realize that a job is just not for them.