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Keynote speaker Leslie Fisher, director of Fisher Technologies Inc. presented a unique discourse on technology for attendees at the 12th annual Distance Learning Symposium Aug. 22. For over a decade, the annual symposium has positioned online faculty, staff of the distance learning department, and the South Texas College community to succeed in the new realities of 21st Century distance learning.

As Online Learning Peaks, STC Develops New Educational Opportunities for Students

Online enrollment has increased significantly on a national and state level.
PSJA ISD Teacher Assistant Carolina Vallejo pictured with her mentor and supervisor Coach Veronica Muñiz.

PSJA ISD Special Needs Employee, Alumna Fulfills Dream of Working in Education

Surrounded by dozens of students excited to be back at school, Carolina Vallejo stood in the middle of the Berta Palacios Elementary gymnasium beaming with joy as she led the class in a game of frisbee during the 2019 PSJA Back to School Enrichment Camps held Aug. 19-22, 2019.
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Gruesome Discoveries along the Border

U.S. Border Patrol agents located the bodies of three deceased individuals who attempted the dangerous trek into the United States.

County Health Officials Warn of Foodborne Illness Outbreak

Hidalgo County Health and Human Services has seen an increase in a foodborne illness related to contaminated produce and food products over the past six weeks.

Criminal Aliens Identified by Border Patrol in the RGV

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector arrested two sex offenders in separate incidents.

Graduates honored and recognized for perfect GPAs

TSTC graduates, who achieve a 4.0 GPA throughout their time at the college, earn the Board of Regents Honor Graduate title and are presented with a medallion to commemorate their outstanding achievement during a banquet and recognition ceremony.

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Drought Conditions In South Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for seven counties in South Texas currently experiencing severe drought conditions resulting in an increased threat of wildfire

41st Annual Collage to Support IMAS, Honoring Laura Warren Ogletree

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is thrilled to present its 41stCollage Annual Gala to be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance
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San Benito Man Wins Settlement from Equipment Depot for Retaliation

A San Benito mechanic, who was fired after he cooperated with fellow workers to complain about serious abuse by his supervisors, obtained a settlement from his employer, Equipment Depot. of Pharr. The worker, Martin Enrique Garza, who is represented by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA), described the settlement as “finally getting justice” from Equipment Depot, which he said had tolerated the abuse of supervisors who tried to silence workers through threats and retaliation.
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HUD Announced Intent to Release 4 Billion of Stalled Harvey Funding

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) issued the following statements after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would move forward with the release of $4 billion in Hurricane Harvey funds

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