Tag: Education
Harlingen School of Health Professions’ top students ‘genuinely enjoy learning’
HARLINGEN — Meet Alberto and Yolanda.
TSTC Electrical Lineworker student thankful for skills acquired for future job
HARLINGEN — Former U.S. Marine Oswaldo Arriasola, an Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology student at Texas State Technical College, hopes that soon he will get the attention of potential employers in the Texas workforce.
Future students sign letters of intent to attend TSTC in the fall
HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College recently welcomed more than 230 high school seniors at the National CTE (career and technical education) Letter of Intent Signing Day event held in Harlingen on Thursday, April 18.
TSTC celebrates library staff on National Library Workers Day
HARLINGEN — To commemorate National Library Workers Day, which was observed on April 9 this year, Texas State Technical College recognized the contributions of its library staff who ensure that information, books, computers and other resources are available for student success.
Peruvian Passion: UTRGV professor puts two decades of devotion into book
In Peru, food is not just a source of sustenance, but a reflection of the country's rich cultural heritage and "Eating Peru: A Gastronomic Journey" by UTRGV's own Robert Bradley is a journey of 25 years into his knowledge, experience and appreciation of Peruvian cuisine and its fascinating lore.
Brownsville ISD pursues spending cuts to reduce budget
As Brownsville ISD lays plans to cut $20 million from a $450 million operating budget, it also should lock in spending for major maintenance and technology replacement, Superintendent Jesus H. Chavez said at a budget meeting this week.
Weslaco ISD projects balanced budget, teacher raises
WESLACO — Unlike most Texas school districts scrambling to balance their deficit budgets for next year, Weslaco ISD is expecting a balanced budget with multiple projects, additional teachers and raises.
Editorial: STC tuition program helps make higher education affordable for more students
South Texas College has announced a tuition assistance program that officials say should make enrollment there essentially tuition free for all students. Such a program can help many Rio Grande Valley residents attain academic degrees or professional training and certification they might not be able to afford otherwise.
HHSC reimbursement reduction could cost McAllen ISD $961,000
McALLEN — The school board held its fourth budget workshop Monday with an update on a budget reduction plan to deal with the district’s ongoing deficit that has been reduced to $10.3 million from the initial $14 million.
San Benito mass tuberculosis tests clear students, staff
The San Benito school district’s mass tuberculosis testing has cleared students and staff after a case turned up at the high school late last month.
