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Marijuana Smuggling Continues to Plague the RGV

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley disrupted four narcotic smuggling attempts.
A graduate from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in High Park, New York, STC Culinary Program Chair Chef Jennifer Guerra (left) talks about reinventing herself to find a second calling in education.

Exceptional Faculty – Education spice of life for STC’s culinary mastermind

Having had the opportunity to hone her skillset in kitchens across the nation, Culinary Program Chair Jennifer Guerra says years of “working in the trenches” has enabled her to bring something unique for students at South Texas College.

Sen. Cornyn Visits Memorial for El Paso Shooting Victims

Yesterday U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) visited the memorial site for victims of the shooting in El Paso and offered words of support to the community in the wake of the tragic loss of life there.
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Texas and Hidalgo County flags at half-staff through Thursday

Update. All flags will be flown at half-staff. President Trump has issued the following proclamation
Edinburg CISD principals, directors and administrators are pictured attending the 2019 Leadership Academy at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.

Edinburg CISD Leaders help Students prepare for upcoming school year

The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District recently hosted the 2019 Leadership Academy as it prepared to welcome back its students for the upcoming school year.
South Texas College and Texas Workforce Commission came together for a check signing August 1 benefiting students in the STC nursing program.

STC Associate Degree in Nursing Program receives 75k grant

South Texas College and Texas Workforce Commission united for a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant in the amount of $75,000 for their Associate Degree of Nursing Program.
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Triumph Public High Schools Superintendent Issues Letter/Statement Addressing El Paso Incident

In light of the horrific act of violence that took place in El Paso recently, Triumph Public High Schools Superintendent, Frances Berrones Johnson issued this statement
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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.

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