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McAllen High Student wins National Vocals Competition

McAllen High’s Ashley Trevino was crowned the 2019 Mariachi Nationals Vocal Champion in California on Aug. 3.
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Wrongful detention, bad treatment brings defending reaction from Congressmen

Today, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Collin Allred (TX-32) and other lawmakers sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan on the wrongful detention and treatment of U.S. citizens.
Left to right, Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez, Workforce Solutions Strategy and Engagement Director Arcelia Sanchez, Workforce Solutions Boardmember Sonia Falcon, Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, and South Texas College President Dr. Shirley A. Reed. STC was awarded a $1 million Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant and a $140,860 Self Sufficiency Fund (SSF) grant at a formal check signing ceremony Aug. 1.

STC Awarded over $1 million in grants by TWC

Welcoming representatives from Texas Workforce Commission, a state legislator, and leaders in the business and healthcare communities, South Texas College held its ceremony for two sizeable grant awards Aug. 1.
TSC President Jesús Roberto Rodríguez welcomed new Texas A&M-Kingsville President Mark Hussey for a campus visit on July 29, 2019.

TSC, TAMUK Leaders Explore Collaboration to Strengthen Existing Partnership

In the spirit of collaboration and with a common goal to expand the region’s educational opportunities and economic development, Texas Southmost College welcomed new Texas A&M-Kingsville President Mark Hussey for a campus visit on July 29, 2019.
Instructor, Yahir Padilla Aceves, from the state of Sinaloa, demonstrates dance steps to students at the South Texas College Folklorico & Contemporary Summer Dance Workshop. Instructors from the Mexican states of Veracruz, Sinaloa, Mexico City, Guanajuato, and San Luis hosted the first ever workshop for students across the Rio Grande Valley July 22-26.

International Dance Instructors bring Danzas, culture to South Texas College

South Texas College hosted local students to learn about the traditional aspects of cultural dances, danzas, and music from across México through a unique week-long summer dance workshop.

Santa Fe Steakhouse Hosts Empty Bowls Mixer!

Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina is hosting an Empty Bowls Mixer, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Tuesday, August 13th located at 1918 S. 10th St., McAllen, Texas.
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Hidalgo County CSA receives $300,000 grant to assist veterans

The Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance will present a $300,000 grant to the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency in support of the Operation Bravo Zulu Program.

City of Weslaco Breaks Ground on New Northside Park

The City of Weslaco held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 23 for a new 45-acre park off of FM 88 and Mile 11 Road.

US News & World Report Names Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen a High Performing Hospital...

Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report.
Vicente Gonzalez

$4.75 Million for Hidalgo County for Border Security Preparedness

Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15)announced $4,750,000 in grant funding was awarded to Hidalgo County for Homeland Security’s FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG).

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