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STC On-Campus Fall classes to shift online for first two weeks

South Texas College Safety Committee is dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and students.

RGV Border Patrol Interdict Seven Smuggling Attempts

Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents disrupt multiple human smuggling incidents resulting in the arrest of 91 migrants.

CBP Officers Seize over $2 Million in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $2,007,700 in alleged cocaine.
The Cameron County Health Authority Issued an order requiring facial coverings in all Cameron County Schools. Image for Illustration Purposes.

Cameron County Local Health Authority Mask Mandate for all Public School Systems

Due to the rapidly evolving nature of COVID-19 and the current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Texas Medical Association, and the Cameron County Health Department, Dr. James Castillo under authority as the Health Authority for the County of Cameron, issued and signed the Cameron County Local Health Authority Order for All Public School Systems Related To Facial Covers August 16, 2021.

Port of Harlingen Has Tonnage Increase to Kickoff Start of Last Quarter

The Port of Harlingen starts its last quarter with a 21 percent increase in tonnage over this time last fiscal year totaling, year-to-date 1,896,220 tons.

Why Sunscreen is a must Before and After Water Fun

Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is the cause of most skin cancers.

Heat poses dangerous risk to people active outdoors

 Samantha Scarneo-Miller, who directs West Virginia University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training Program, provides tips that casual athletes—and even non-athletes—can steal from the field of athletic training to protect themselves against exertional heat stroke.

McAllen teacher becomes district’s 18th Regional winner

Jennifer Han of McAllen ISD has been named the Regional Elementary Teacher of the Year - the 18th time a McAllen teacher has won the award in the past 30 years.  

Edinburg Chamber Representatives Rally Up For Membership Drive

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a membership drive on July, 19, 2021 from 1 P.M. - 5 P.M. The chamber encourages business owners and professionals to grow their businesses with a chamber membership.

How to Help Kids Return to the Classroom

The COVID-19 pandemic not only kept kids home from school, but many skipped annual visits to their pediatricians as well.

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