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Currently in his final year of Harvard Law, former South Texas College student and award-winning political author, Samuel Garcia says STC enabled him to compete at a high level among his peers.

Former STC Student, Future Harvard Grad Pens own Success Story

Even as an Ivy League scholar who is earning the respect of his peers at Harvard Law, a published author in his early twenties, and a current contributing writer for Forbes, Samuel Garcia says finding success in college has not always come easy.

Scheduled Construction of Utility Crossings on FM 2220

The Texas Department of Transportation announces that several night closures along various locations of Ware Road in McAllen

Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review visit by ACEN

South Texas College will host a site review for initial accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Pablo Ramirez, a student at McAllen ISD’s Lamar Academy, wants to fight against hunger.

High School Student selected to State Body to Combat Hunger

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has announced Pablo Ramirez’ selection as a Health Ambassador for 2019-20.
Magee Elementary School Principal Marla Cavazos

Edinburg CISD school named national Distinguished School

Magee Elementary School from the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District nationally recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2018
Ruth Hughs, chair of Texas Workforce Commission signed three grants totaling more than $1.3 million to South Texas College on Jan. 11, 2019.

South Texas College celebrates ‘million dollar morning’

Welcoming representatives from Texas Workforce Commission, state lawmakers, and leaders in the business and healthcare communities, South Texas College president Dr. Shirley A. Reed lauded what she termed a “million dollar morning” for the college.
Dennis E. Nixon is CEO of International Bank of Commerce in Laredo, and chairman of the board of International Bancshares Corporation.

OP-ED: Common Sense Border Security Solutions

“In 2017, I authored a white paper entitled “Common Sense Border Security Solutions,” which I have shared with members of Congress, Trump Administration officials and other leaders in the public and private sectors across the country.

11 days into 2019 and McAllen Performing Arts Center cemented record-breaking year already

Just 11 days into the new year and 2019 has already cemented itself as a record-breaking year for the McAllen Performing Arts Center (MPA). The McAllen Performing Arts Center started the year off on a high note with tickets for an astounding 35 events in this year currently on sale to the public
South Texas College has established an informational portal for DREAMers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and undocumented students. More information can be found at https://www.southtexascollege.edu/dreamers/.

STC establishes resource website for DREAMer students

South Texas College is seeking to be the first point of contact for students from mixed status households seeking to improve their lives through education.
Mayor Jim Darling flanked by his wife Sandra on the left and their dear friend Irma Garza. Photo Roberto Hugo Gonzalez

Happy New Year! Yesterday, our legislators began the 86th Legislative Session

The Chamber's Government Affairs Council will meet at the Chamber on Wednesday, January 30 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. This month, our guest speaker will be Mayor Jim Darling who will discuss the city of McAllen's Legislative Agenda.

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