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TSTC Workforce Training and Continuing Education Maritime Welding program fills need of Texas workforce

HARLINGEN — The Texas State Technical College Workforce Training and Continuing Education Maritime Welding program has helped train students since its inception in 2021. Individuals...

Functionality of wind turbines motivates TSTC student to study Wind Energy Technology

HARLINGEN — The purpose of wind turbines is to turn wind into electricity to power homes and businesses. The process of how a wind turbine...

McAllen school board trustee candidates talk priorities in forum

McAllen ISD School Board Trustee Place 5 candidates Rojelio Aleman II and Aaron Daniel Rivera met in their first forum of the campaign season Wednesday, hosted by the McAllen Rotary Club.

Career Milestone: Rita Garcia marks 50 years at Point Isabel ISD

There’s no getting around the fact Rita Garcia has reached a milestone in her career with the Point Isabel Independent School District, but whether she actually retires this time around is another matter.

McAllen ISD board candidates slated for forums

At least three groups are planning candidate forums for the May 6 McAllen school board election.

TSTC Biomedical Equipment Technology students start careers with Houston-based medical company

HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College’s mission is to place more Texans in great-paying jobs, and now three of its Biomedical Equipment Technology students...

TSTC students practice making good impressions on future employers

HARLINGEN — More than 40 Texas State Technical College students with their resumes and cover letters in hand greeted area business and industry representatives...

TSTC open house provides tour of programs for prospective students

HARLINGEN — Some 540 students from 26 high schools in the Rio Grande Valley and Eagle Pass visited Texas State Technical College during an...

Admin claims retaliation by McAllen ISD for reporting alleged hostile work environment

Former McAllen ISD Marketing and Communications Department Assistant Director Felicia Villarreal alleged that she was retaliated against after speaking to human resources representatives about a culture of inappropriate behavior in her department last year.

Brownsville’s Guadalupe Regional Middle School names new school president

Guadalupe Regional Middle School has named Jennifer Rose as the new school president, to succeed Virginia Miller, interim president and principal.