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From teacher to student: Mexico professor finds new career at TSC

Gerardo Torres left everything he knew in Mexico for the chance to be closer to his children and grandchildren in Brownsville, Texas. 

From Student to Teacher: TSC Grad Works his way into the Classroom

This fall Alexis Rangel will finally have his own classroom, going from teacher assistant to history teacher, a goal he has been working toward since he discovered teaching at Texas Southmost College. 

What Goes Up…

Housing prices are up. Way up! The robust market reflects a variety of factors, including population growth, job opportunities, and interest rates. During the pandemic, demand increased as people looked to upsize to allow more room for at-home work and/or school. Remote work also allowed many households to relocate, while stimulus funds helped many with down payments. At the same time, the pandemic slowed construction due to production shutdowns, logistics bottlenecks, and resulting shortages (and price increases) of some building materials – and a tight labor market didn’t help. In other words, in our highly complex modern economy, the basics of supply and demand are alive and well.

RGV Border Patrol Agents Provide Lifesaving Efforts

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents continue saving lives throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

$3 Million in Methamphetamine and Cocaine Seized

HIDALGO, TX —U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $3,066,900 in alleged methamphetamine and cocaine in two separate smuggling attempts.

CBP Seizes Over 300 Pounds of Pork Bologna and Turkey Ham

EL PASO, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists assigned to the Paso Del Norte Border Crossing seized 320 pounds of pork bologna and 30 pounds of turkey ham Thursday.

CBP Officers Seize Veterinary Medications

EL PASO, TX - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the El Paso port of entry seized dozens of boxes of horse medications and supplements Tuesday.

Border Patrol Foil Five Human Smuggling Events

EDINBURG, TX – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents made 25 arrests and seized two pistols from five failed human smuggling events within 24-hours.
The Texas Medical Board has issued a record number of physician licenses, ending the fiscal year with 5,304 licenses issued. Image for illustration purposes.

Texas Medical Board Issues Record Number of Physician Licenses

The Texas Medical Board has issued a record number of physician licenses, ending the fiscal year with 5,304 licenses issued. The state’s fiscal year ended on August 31, 2021.
Janet Robles is congratulated by the PSJA ISD School Board as well as the PSJA Superintendent.PSJA ISD Image

PSJA Chief Financial Officer retires after 30 years of service

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD’s Chief Financial Officer Janet C. Robles retired after 30 years

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