Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
STC Celebrates First Cohort In Cross-Border Training Initiative
Photo above: Employees from nVent of Reynosa, Mexico were the first to participate in a cross-border workforce development training initiative through South Texas College. Eighteen employees were recognized in a cohort graduation at the STC Technology Campus this week for earning a customized certification in either robotics or English as a Second Language. This is…
Read MoreEdinburg PD Arrest Man For Aggravated Sexual Assault Of A Child
On July 18, 2022, just before 4 a.m, Edinburg police officers were dispatched to a home in the 700 block of E. Mcintyre St. Edinburg, Texas in reference to a possible sexual assault of a child. When officers arrived, they spoke with both the underage victim and the 59-year-old suspect Luis Padilla. Padilla then incriminated…
Read MoreSTC Alum Earns Technical Position At Zoho
Photo above: Computer Information Technology grad Marcos Ortiz talks about the journey that led him to work for ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation which operates the company’s enterprise IT applications including software, networking and server monitoring. MCALLEN, TEXAS (JULY 6, 2022) – Former South Texas College student Marcos Ortiz credits a strong work ethic and…
Read MoreTexas Reskilling Grant Becomes Vital Resource For Students Seeking To Come Back To College
South Texas College trustees approved additional funds in May for a Reskilling Program that adds $537,000 for so called ‘stop-out’ students. To date, more than 170 students who are on the cusp of receiving their degrees have been supported by the program. MCALLEN, TEXAS (JULY 5, 2022) – Right out of high school, Claudia Ramos admits…
Read MoreHistorian Lawrence Eugene Fernandez To Share Regional Stories
EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History welcomes Lawrence Eugene Fernandez as a guest speaker during the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Jackass Flats: Tales of the Deltaland of the Rio Grande,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Fernandez will discuss why it was important to preserve the stories about regional families and historical…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Agencies Pledge Increased Patrols to Keep Roads Safe During 4th of July Weekend
Edinburg PD, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, McAllen PD, and Pharr PD To Increase Patrols As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the Edinburg Police Department, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, the McAllen Police Department, and the Pharr Police Department would like to remind the public about the importance of driving sober. In an effort to…
Read MoreRepublicans Allege Starr County Not Maintaining Campaign Finance Records
Photo above: The city, state and U.S. flags fly over City Hall in Rio Grande City. Credit: Jason Garza for The Texas Tribune By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune, June 28, 2022 All eyes are on South Texas this election season as Texas Republicans try to make new inroads there. The increased attention has spotlighted…
Read MorePerryman Column: Working
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 22, 2022 May was another solid month for the Texas job market, with the state posting by far the largest gain across the nation (+74,200), well above California (+42,900) and New York (+26,800). Texas was also near the top in percentage increase, an unusual feat for such a large state.…
Read MoreUTRGV Names La Fontaine Inaugural Dean Of School Of Podiatric Medicine
Dr. Javier La Fontaine has been appointed the inaugural dean of the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM), effective July 1, 2022. La Fontaine has served as associate dean of Academic Affairs for the SOPM since January and played an integral role in the school being granted candidacy by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education…
Read MoreSTC Named Among ‘Best Associate Degrees In Texas’ By University HQ
South Texas College has been named among the “Best Associate Degrees in Texas” and is ranked the highest among two-year colleges in the region, according to University HQ, an independent educational organization which compiles information for students pursuing higher education. University HQ bills itself as an all-in-one source for information on colleges, entrance requirements and…
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