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STC County Housing

STC and Hidalgo County partner to support foster youth housing

Photo Caption:South Texas College, Hidalgo County and community partners are advocating for those in the foster care system by supporting the county’s first-ever Foster Youth Initiative rental vouchers for housing assistance to aged-out foster youth.   Joey Gomez, STC Communications Edinburg, Texas – October is Foster Youth Voice Month nationwide, and with it comes an opportunity for…

Sid Miller

Hidalgo County Judge Responds To Texas Ag Commissioner’s Order to Redirect Rio Grande Water

Staff Report Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an executive order allowing farmers and ranchers in the Rio Grande Valley to draw excess water from the Rio Grande for irrigation. The move comes after heavy rainfall in Mexico caused significant runoff from the Marte Gomez reservoir, sending surplus water into the Gulf of Mexico.…

Mayra Flores

At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passports

Photo above: Former U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores speaks during a debate with U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez. During the debate, Flores attacked Gonzalez for his stance on immigration and the border. Credit: Courtesy: CBS4 NBC23/NewsNation By Berenice Garcia, The Texas TribuneOct. 18, 2024 “At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passports” was first…

Perryman Column

The Working Poor

Dr. M. Ray Perryman In 2022, 37.9 million people (11.5% the US population), lived below the official poverty level according to the US Census Bureau. For context, in 2022, the weighted average poverty threshold for a family of four was $29,950. For an individual, it was income below $14,880. These values are updated annually to…

Manufacturing Day

STC conduit for cutting-edge careers in manufacturing

Photo above: Since 2010, Manufacturing Day at STC’s Technology Campus has been a showcase for the innovation and ingenuity of regional manufacturers. STC recently hosted more than 100 students who spent the day meeting with industry professionals and learning of all the latest advancements in industry.    Joey Gomez, STC Communications MCALLEN, TEXAS – South Texas College’s…

PACT cerermony

UTRGV admits fifth PACT cohort to Physician Assistant early assurance program

Photo above: The fifth cohort of the Physician Assistant Career Track Early Assurance Program (PACT) in the College of Health Professions at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley attended the White Coat Ceremony for the PA class of 2026 this summer. The cohort, shown from left, includes Alondra Arjona, Vanesa Calvillo-Fernandez, Melissa Gonzalez, Ciara…

18M UTRGV grant

UTRGV awarded $18.4M NIH grant to establish cancer research center

Picture above: seated from left to right: Dr. Everardo Cobos, chair of medicine and oncology; Dr. Subhash C. Chauhan, director of the South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research; Dr. Michael Hocker, dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine and senior vice president for UT Health RGV; U.S. Rep. Vicente González (TX-34); UTRGV President…

STC Pre Law

South Texas College expands philosophy program with pre-law track

Photo above: South Texas College (STC) recently expanded its Philosophy Program to offer Rio Grande Valley students a new option for pursuing a degree in law with a new pre-law track. STC Communications photo. By Sara Reyna, STC Communications Offering students a new option at kick-starting a degree in law, South Texas College (STC) recently expanded…

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UTRGV awarded $18.4M NIH grant to combat cancer health disparities in underserved Hispanic communities

Photo above: Dr. Subhash Chauhan, principal investigator for the NIH RCMI award and a professor at the UTRGV School of Medicine, will lead the Rio Grande Valley Center for Cancer Health Disparity. (UTRGV Photo by Jesús Alférez) By María González, UTRGV Communications Edinburg, TX –UTRGV will hold a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 3, to…

DPS

DPS Offers Saturday Driver License Appointments in October

Staff Report AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices throughout the state during October. The additional weekend hours are intended to help accommodate customers needing driver license or identification card renewal and replacement services. The appointments will be available on Saturdays—Oct. 5, 12, 19,…

Chef Graham Campbell as seen on Last Bite Hotel, Season 1.

Edinburg Chef Lands Spot On Food Network Show

Photo: Chef Graham Campbell, who owns the Castlehill...
Nora Pena

Edinburg Alumna returns to STC to shape the next generation of sonographers

Photo Above: Nora Peña is wrapping up her first...