Texas Border Business
By Selene Rodriguez
In a powerful display of unity, compassion and service, South Texas College’s Vocational Nursing program sprang into action to support families devastated by catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, an event that claimed more than 100 lives across the Hill Country region Fourth of July weekend.
What began as one faculty member’s desire to do more, quickly grew into a campuswide initiative, as faculty, staff and students at STC’s Starr County Campus united this week in a heartfelt show of solidarity, gathering an outpouring of donations, including clothing, nonperishable food, baby essentials and hygiene supplies.
In collaboration with the city of Escobares and the Starr County Memorial Hospital, the much-needed aid is now on its way to some of the hardest-hit communities, offering hope and relief during a time of immense loss.
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