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Cameron County gets healthcare grant to train technicians

Workforce Solutions Cameron announced that it received a $150,000 Texas Industry Partnership grant through the Texas Workforce Commission, along with a $150,000 match from a private industry partner, to train people for healthcare jobs locally.

TSTC Vocational Nursing program observes World Lung Cancer Day

HARLINGEN — The thought of a loved one, a friend or any person being diagnosed with cancer — especially lung cancer — is a serious concern.

TSTC brings cutting-edge technology to EMS program

ABILENE — Training to save lives requires dedication by both students and instructors.

What to know about TSTC’s Surgical Technology program

HARLINGEN — A surgical technician has a respected role as the “backbone” of a surgical team.

Contractor to add supports in SBCISD’s $40 million construction project

SAN BENITO — After a four-month shutdown, San Benito school district officials are jump-starting construction on a $40 million bond-funded project as a contractor works to repair supports under two buildings.

Harlingen murder suspect went on crime spree before being shot dead by police

The Harlingen Police Department on Friday identified the suspect who killed a 35-year-old woman more than a year ago.

Records fall: NWS sees hotter than normal temps through August

The National Weather Service Brownsville-Rio Grande Valley station has issued its outlook for August through October, and maybe it would have been better if they hadn’t.

Harlingen gives mayor voting power, expands EDC board of directors

HARLINGEN — For decades, Harlingen’s five city commissioners have each picked a representative to serve on the Economic Development Corporation’s five-member board of directors, leaving the mayor without voting power.

US Rep. Gonzalez announces Homeland Security grant to secure border

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, whose district includes Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy counties and eastern Hidalgo County, announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $37 million to the state of Texas as part of Operation Stonegarden for fiscal year 2023, a longstanding effort to increase overall border security.

EDITORIAL: Legal help for immigrants should be easier, not harder

To many people in the United States, life in this country is a privilege to be appreciated. To many foreign nationals seeking refugee status here, it’s their only hope to stay alive.