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Sen. Cornyn Visits Memorial for El Paso Shooting Victims

Yesterday U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) visited the memorial site for victims of the shooting in El Paso and offered words of support to the community in the wake of the tragic loss of life there.
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Texas and Hidalgo County flags at half-staff through Thursday

Update. All flags will be flown at half-staff. President Trump has issued the following proclamation
Edinburg CISD principals, directors and administrators are pictured attending the 2019 Leadership Academy at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.

Edinburg CISD Leaders help Students prepare for upcoming school year

The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District recently hosted the 2019 Leadership Academy as it prepared to welcome back its students for the upcoming school year.
South Texas College and Texas Workforce Commission came together for a check signing August 1 benefiting students in the STC nursing program.

STC Associate Degree in Nursing Program receives 75k grant

South Texas College and Texas Workforce Commission united for a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant in the amount of $75,000 for their Associate Degree of Nursing Program.
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Triumph Public High Schools Superintendent Issues Letter/Statement Addressing El Paso Incident

In light of the horrific act of violence that took place in El Paso recently, Triumph Public High Schools Superintendent, Frances Berrones Johnson issued this statement
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McAllen High Student wins National Vocals Competition

McAllen High’s Ashley Trevino was crowned the 2019 Mariachi Nationals Vocal Champion in California on Aug. 3.
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Wrongful detention, bad treatment brings defending reaction from Congressmen

Today, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Collin Allred (TX-32) and other lawmakers sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan on the wrongful detention and treatment of U.S. citizens.
Left to right, Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez, Workforce Solutions Strategy and Engagement Director Arcelia Sanchez, Workforce Solutions Boardmember Sonia Falcon, Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, and South Texas College President Dr. Shirley A. Reed. STC was awarded a $1 million Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant and a $140,860 Self Sufficiency Fund (SSF) grant at a formal check signing ceremony Aug. 1.

STC Awarded over $1 million in grants by TWC

Welcoming representatives from Texas Workforce Commission, a state legislator, and leaders in the business and healthcare communities, South Texas College held its ceremony for two sizeable grant awards Aug. 1.
TSC President Jesús Roberto Rodríguez welcomed new Texas A&M-Kingsville President Mark Hussey for a campus visit on July 29, 2019.

TSC, TAMUK Leaders Explore Collaboration to Strengthen Existing Partnership

In the spirit of collaboration and with a common goal to expand the region’s educational opportunities and economic development, Texas Southmost College welcomed new Texas A&M-Kingsville President Mark Hussey for a campus visit on July 29, 2019.
Instructor, Yahir Padilla Aceves, from the state of Sinaloa, demonstrates dance steps to students at the South Texas College Folklorico & Contemporary Summer Dance Workshop. Instructors from the Mexican states of Veracruz, Sinaloa, Mexico City, Guanajuato, and San Luis hosted the first ever workshop for students across the Rio Grande Valley July 22-26.

International Dance Instructors bring Danzas, culture to South Texas College

South Texas College hosted local students to learn about the traditional aspects of cultural dances, danzas, and music from across México through a unique week-long summer dance workshop.

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