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TSTC students prepare for competitions at upcoming SkillsUSA Texas conference

HARLINGEN — The month of April promises to be a thrilling and competitive challenge for more than 80 students from Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen location.

Commentary: Action sought on water treaty

This letter was sent to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Nunez pursues better life in TSTC’s Drafting and Design program

HARLINGEN — After working in some unfulfilling jobs, Carlos Nunez sought a career that would give him a better life. So he contacted an enrollment coach at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen location.

Editorial: State conservatorship of IDEA charter schools should remain focused on administrative issues

The Texas Education Agency has taken over control of the IDEA charter schools, the state’s largest and arguably most successful charter school program.

Commentary: Is our democracy in decline?

The greatest danger today in the United States is our political system itself. Among the greatest problems we face are the policy of gerrymandering and passage of the Citizens United legislation. Both practices are counter to the idea of democratic government as meant by our Constitution. They are counter to the idea of one man, one vote. A third problematic part of our government is the absence of term limits.

Comic Con bringing Cary Elwes, Corey Feldman, Chuck Norris to RGV

Inconceivable! And yes, we do know what that word means.

Brownsville judge closes John Allen Rubio’s latest appeal

Death Row inmate John Allen Rubio's pursuit of habeas corpus relief has been officially closed.

Harlingen student hit by truck while exiting school bus

A 7-year-old child is recovering from a fractured ankle after being hit by a truck while getting off a school bus on Friday afternoon.

TSTC event spotlights matching skills to jobs

HARLINGEN — Some Texas State Technical College Automotive Technology and Wind Energy Technology students recently learned how their skills could relate to jobs at Altec Inc. during an employer spotlight at TSTC’s Harlingen location.