Texas Border Business
Hidalgo County Commissioners Court approved a proclamation in support of the establishment of South Texas College (STC) in the Delta Area. STC strives to serve students and families in communities in Hidalgo and Starr County since its creation in 1993. STC provides South Texas students the opportunity for a college education, technical training and certificate programs to many who may not have otherwise had the means to pursue a higher education.
STC now offers 112 degrees and certificate program options, including associate degrees in a variety of art, science technology and allied health fields of study, to more than 31,000 students. The faculty and staff of more than 1,600 serve STC’s five state-of-art campuses, three teaching centers and one virtual campus. STC has instituted a variety of dual enrollment programs, allowing eligible students to take college courses while attending high school. The programs include Early College High Schools, drop-out recovery programs and other unique initiatives with high schools throughout Hidalgo and Starr counties.
Edcouch Elsa ISD is committed to collaborate with the cities and school districts of Edcouch, Elsa, La Villa, Monte Alto ISD and La Villa ISD, as well as community organizations in the Delta Area, to provide educational, training and professional development opportunities to students and adults. Edcouch-Elsa ISD, along with the Delta Region Revitalization Corporation, is proposing to offer land and buildings in and around the Mercado Delta located in Edcouch, Texas to STC for the establishment of a site that will offer courses for credit, certificates and training.
State Representative Oscar Longoria, District 35, stressed the importance of such establishment for the Delta Area community by stating it would bring the opportunity of a college education closer to area residents. Rep. Longoria urged the court to support the development of a facility of higher learning in the Delta Area, saying the small investment now would produce greater results in the future. Representing State Representative Terry Canales office, Chief Administrator Alex Rios, and Cindy Garza from U.S Representative Ruben Hinojosa’s Office were also in attendance in support of the proclamation.
Hidalgo County Commissioners Court offers its support for the establishment by South Texas College of a site to serve residents in the communities of the Delta Area. TBB
