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TSC alumnus finds industry partner in alma mater

BROWNSVILLE, TX– Texas Southmost College alumnus Ruben Vega credits the college with helping him gain the skills, confidence and work ethic that led to becoming the Director of Human Resources for SteelCoast Company, LLC in Brownsville. His work has now come full circle, as he partners with TSC to build unstoppable teams through training that enhances or teaches new skill sets.

Sen. Cruz at Del Rio International Bridge: ‘The Most Horrific Thing I’ve Ever Seen’

HOUSTON, TX – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) returned to the border as over 10,000 illegal immigrants flooded into Del Rio, due to overcapacity at immigration housing facilities. Upon arrival, Sen. Cruz was briefed by Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Interim Chief Agent in Charge Robert Garcia and command staff at the Del Rio International Bridge to see President Biden’s man-made crisis firsthand.

Margaret H. McAllen Memorial Archives to close during the month of October

EDINBURG, TX — October is American Archives Month, a time when archival repositories across the nation celebrate Archives Month by promoting the preservation of the country’s documentary heritage.

GBIC’s North Brownsville Industrial Park Continues to Attract New Tenants

Brownsville, TX - MMLC Holdings/AMFCO Logistics, an international customs broker, will expand its operations by constructing a 30,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility at the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) North Brownsville Industrial Park (NBIP) located off Paredes Line Rd. MMLC Holdings proposes to invest over $1,000,000 and employ a minimum of eight employees.

Another Stash House Disrupted in the Rio Grande Valley

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents make 37 arrests from a migrant stash house and vehicle pursuit.

‘The Valley’s College’

McALLEN, TX – South Texas College is the best investment for any student in the Rio Grande Valley to pursue their goals. That is the message from STC President Dr. Ricardo J. Solis who addressed students, staff, and faculty on his first official visit to STC’s Mid-Valley Campus Sept. 15.
Western Governors University (WGU) announced today the appointment of Linda Garza Battles as Regional Vice President and as Chancellor of WGU Texas. Courtesy Image

Linda Garza Battles Named Regional Vice President, Chancellor of WGU Texas

Western Governors University (WGU) announced today the appointment of Linda Garza Battles as Regional Vice President and as Chancellor of WGU Texas.
grant camp under the international bridge in Del Rio on Sept. 17, 2021. Photo Credit:  Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

Feds work to reduce size of camp under Del Rio bridge that’s housing thousands...

Agents moved 3,300 of the migrants as of Sunday. That left more than 12,000 people still waiting to be processed, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz said at a news conference.
The Vaqueros (7-4), who swept Appalachian State earlier in the day, have now swept five matches. UTRGV Image

Women’s Volleyball Sweeps East Carolina

The Vaqueros (7-4), who swept Appalachian State earlier in the day, have now swept five matches.
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 9 into law, which will provide an additional $1.8 billion in state funding for border security over the next two years. Image: Office of the Governor

Governor Abbott Signs Border Security Funding Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 9 into law, which will provide an additional $1.8 billion in state funding for border security over the next two years.

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