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South Texas College mum on bills that could impact taxing, board terms

South Texas College is silent on two bills filed by state Rep. Sergio Muñoz, D-Palmview, that would give voters more say on the institution’s taxing capabilities and the amount of time elected trustees serve on its board.

Texas A&M forges partnerships with STC, Edinburg school district

Texas A&M University has partnered with South Texas College to launch the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at South Texas College.

South Texas College board chair honored for national service

RIO GRANDE CITY — South Texas College Board of Trustees Chair Rose Benavidez was lauded last week for being named chair of the Association of Community College Trustees Board, the first Latina to do so in the organization’s 50-plus year history.

STC partners with Metro McAllen to train new bus operators

McALLEN – South Texas College partnered with Metro McAllen to launch the Metro Transit Academy, which will offer students the ability to learn how to drive a bus using one donated by the city’s bus service.

Starr County students awarded $16.5 million in federal funding

Starr County residents received welcome news on Tuesday, with nearly $16.5 million in federal aid heading their way.

South Texas College awarded $204,058 grant

South Texas College has been awarded a $204,058 grant to train students in architectural and civil drafting.

STC grant affords free class, or other expenses, for students

McALLEN — The South Texas College Board of Trustees recently approved an $800 grant students can use in the fall to pay for a free class or other expenses.

South Texas College begins 4-and-a-half day workweek

McALLEN — South Texas College’s board gave the greenlight to a four-and-a-half day workweek schedule that may become permanent if it proves successful.

Rolling into Starr County: South Texas College expands CDL program beyond McAllen campus

South Texas College partnered with Trancasa, an international ground transportation company, to enroll students into a commercial driver’s license program that has now expanded to Starr County.

Rodriguez, Alcantar ahead in South Texas College board race

McALLEN — Paul R. Rodriguez and Dalinda Alcantar appeared to be set to win places on the South Texas College Board of Trustees based on unofficial voting tallies Saturday evening, although Alcantar was trailed by opponent Michael Fallek by a relatively close margin.