STC Culinary Art introduces new associate degree track

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 31, 2024

Photo Above: South Texas College Culinary Arts has introduced a new program – Restaurant Management, to align with industry needs, which include more highly-skilled leaders, managers. By Amanda Sotelo Edinburg, Texas, January 31, 2024 — Il Forno Brands owner and long-time South Texas College Culinary Arts partner Jaime Muriel said anyone can be a great cook,…

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Ranch Fest Celebrates South Texas Ranch Culture and History

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 30, 2024

Staff Report Edinburg, TX, February 8, 2024 — Edinburg is gearing up for a day filled with ranch life and cultural immersion as the Museum of South Texas History hosts the 9th Annual Ranch Fest on Saturday, February 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event promises a unique blend of educational demonstrations, engaging activities,…

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9th Annual Young Hearts Matter Event to Address Teen Dating Violence Prevention

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 29, 2024

Staff Report Edinburg, TX, January 29, 2024 — In a concerted effort to raise awareness about teen dating violence prevention, Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios is set to host the 9th Annual Young Hearts Matter Teen Dating Violence Prevention event.  Collaborating with Region One ESC and the Texas Council on Family Violence, the…

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Edinburg PD Thwarts Terroristic Threat at Children’s Hospital – Suspect Apprehended

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 29, 2024

Staff Report Edinburg, TX, January 28, 2024 — A potential threat was swiftly neutralized by Edinburg Police Department (PD) officers on Saturday, January 27, 2024, just before 10 a.m., when they responded to a terroristic threat at 1102 West Trenton Road, home to Edinburg Regional Children’s Hospital. The incident unfolded as officers received a report indicating…

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Edinburg PD Arrests Two For Aggravated Robbery

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 29, 2024

Staff Report Edinburg, TX, January 28, 2024 – Edinburg Police arrested two Edinburg residents accused to assaulting several individuals on Saturday.  In response to a distress call on Saturday, January 27, 2024, around 8 a.m., Edinburg Police Department (PD) officers intervened in a reported aggravated robbery at 4221 S. Raul Longoria Road, housing a Dollar Tree…

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South Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 29, 2024

Photo above: The Mueller neighborhood in East Austin on Oct. 7, 2023. Credit: John Jordan/The Texas Tribune By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune And Edinburg Advocate Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas, Jan. 27, 2024 — Texas renters are under more pressure from the state’s high housing costs than ever, according to a Harvard University study released Thursday. The impact…

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VITA tax preparation services set to begin at STC

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 27, 2024

Photo Caption: Cynthia Sanchez (left), associate professor with STC’s Business Administration program and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site coordinator at the college’s Mid-Valley campus assists volunteers recently at a training. STC will be hosting the VITA program as they prepare to help taxpayers process their returns ahead of the filing deadline on April 15.…

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UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science Receives Approval for New Ph.D. Program in Computer Science

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 27, 2024

Photo above: UTRGV President Guy Bailey and university leaders addressed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board today in Austin as the group moved forward with the approval of the second Ph.D. degree for the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The new Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications will offer rigorous, fundamental…

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