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The Starr County Industrial Foundation will host an Economic Development Summit at STC’s Starr County campus; the event will focus on strategic planning initiatives for the area.

STC and Starr County announce Economic Development Summit: Shaping the Future

The Starr County Industrial Foundation (SCIF) in partnership with South Texas College (STC) will host a strategic planning summit

Cornyn Reiterates Support for Coverage for Preexisting Conditions, Lower Drug Prices

Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal’s consideration of Texas v. Azar and reiterated Republicans’ commitment to covering Americans with preexisting conditions and lowering prescription drug prices.
Area children this summer are aboard the R/V Ridley, UTRGV’s floating classroom, to learn about marine life up close and in a hands-on environment through the university’s Coastal Studies Lab summer camps. Children attending use a touch-tank to view and interact with the marine critters pulled up in nets, and get to study plankton under a microscope. They also participate in fun learning projects like hermit crab races and fish painting. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

UTRGV Marine Science Summer Camp offers Closeup look at Marine Life

Alison Brovold’s children weren’t the only ones who learned from the UTRGV Marine Science Summer Camp.
Victor Haddad, taking oath of office as the newly elected McAllen City Commissioner District 5. U. S. Federal Judge Ricardo Hinojosa administering the oath.

Victor Haddad Took Oath of Office

Commissioner-elect Victor “Seby” Haddad, the winner of the District 5 run-off election of June 22, 2019, was welcomed to the McAllen City Commission with an Oath of Office Ceremony during today’s Commission Workshop.

Starr County Announces Economic Development Summit: Shaping the Future

The Starr County Industrial Foundation (SCIF) in partnership with South Texas College (STC) will host a strategic planning summit
Dr. Hyin Chul Lee (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

UTRGV ROTA Winner Inspires Students Through the Wonders of Space

Tiny, glowing balls of gas sparkle through the lens of a telescope on UTRGV’s Edinburg Campus.

Group of 168 Family Units Surrender in Hidalgo

Yesterday, Weslaco Border Patrol Agents took a group of 168 illegal aliens into custody in Hidalgo, Texas.

Rep. Cuellar Spends Fourth of July with American Soldiers from the 28th District and...

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) spent Fourth of July with the brave men and women fighting for our country in the Middle East.
Blanca Valadez

Weslaco Chamber participates in ALA program

The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce was pleased to host ECISD teacher Blanca Valadez as an extern with the Academic Leadership Alliance (ALA), a program in which school district employees across the Rio Grande Valley go out into the workforce for a two-week externship.
Adriana Palacios, Special Operations Supervisor for Rio Grande City Station, was among the law enforcement community who attended STC’s President’s Advisory Council meeting on June 27.

STC President’s Advisory Council: 902 officers, 463 training hours at RCPSE first half of...

More than 900 law enforcement officers have participated in training at South Texas College’s new Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE) since January 2019, according to RCPSE Chief Administrator Paul Varville who spoke at STC’s President’s Advisory Council Committee June 27.

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