City of Harlingen officials mulling employee pay hikes
HARLINGEN — Some city employees might be getting bigger paychecks.
TSTC student polishes automotive refinishing skills at area business
Repairing dents, dings and scratches is almost child’s play for Stephanie Luna, a student in Texas State Technical College’s Auto Collision and Management Technology program in Harlingen.
Trips Booked: Three RGV teams earn spots at state 7-on-7 tourney
MISSION — Three state bids were on the line during Saturday’s Snake Pit Classic 7-on-7 tournament, with teams from across the RGV and Laredo...
IDEA names president, chief schools officer
IDEA Public Schools announced Friday that its board of directors has named Cody Grindle as president and Ernesto Cantu as chief schools officer.
Former Hidalgo County sheriff’s evidence tech facing 22-count indictment
A former Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office evidence technician is scheduled to be arraigned Monday on a 22-count indictment accusing him of stealing nearly $30,000 and taking a gun storage box last year.
Family owned fruit stand keeps it fresh in the Valley
RAYMONDVILLE — In the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, nestled in between the bustling city and the sprawling countryside, lies a hidden gem that has been serving up local fruit to the community for over three decades.
Acosta accidentally finds niche in TSTC’s Wind Energy Technology program
Her curious nature led Denice Acosta to the Wind Energy Technology program at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus.
Sea Turtle Inc. on alert for first hatching event
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — It is just before 9 a.m. and a breeze sweeps in off the water over the dunes Saturday as Sea Turtle Inc. Chief Conservation Officer Amy Bonka inspects rows of Kemp’s ridley sea turtle egg clutches buried in the sands of the organization’s protective corral.
Needs rise in Valley as food bank fills demand with Empty Bowls
McALLEN — There’s more to empty bowls than just a clever name for the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley’s premiere fundraising event. As around 300 of them were nestled in the hands of painters here at the Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport on Saturday morning, with attendees trying their hand at creative designs and fun scribbles, the people behind the organization are hoping that what the bowls represent will inspire generosity in the hearts of Valley residents.
TSTC instructors share expertise with next generation of automotive service professionals
To commemorate National Automotive Service Professional Week, which this year is June 5-11, Texas State Technical College celebrates its Automotive Technology instructors who educate and train a new generation of automotive technicians by sharing their industry knowledge.
