Photo above: Surviving a near-fatal accident marked the beginning of a new life for STC graduate Jose Luis Jaimes, who, after many years working in refineries, made a drastic career change to pursue a future in the fire service. Selene Rodriguez,…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — Hidalgo County has received a Certificate of Occupancy for its new courthouse from the City of Edinburg, marking a significant step toward opening the facility to the public. The certificate ensures that the courthouse meets…
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By Staff Report In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s announced plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on Mexican imports, the RioPlex Initiative has expressed concern over the potential economic consequences of such a policy. “The RioPlex Initiative appreciates the…
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By Pamela Morales, MOST History Communications EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Fernando Alvarez Vietnam Story,” a documentary featuring Rio Grande Valley native Fernando Alvarez, at 2 p.m. Dec. 1.…
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Pictured Left to Right: Alyssa Aguilar, Mark Reinitz, Larissa Reinitz, Nicolas Canales, Emanuel Martinez, Marian Salinas. STC’s biology department, in partnership with Texas A&M Kingsville, empowers students through the TEAM grant with scholarships, hands-on training and certifications for USDA careers. By…
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Photo above: U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, in his office the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21, 2024. Gonzalez defeated former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores to secure the seat for Texas’ 34th District. Credit: Shuran Huang for The…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition (RGV DAC) has announced the implementation of a “No Refusal” DWI initiative aimed at reducing impaired driving during the holiday season. The initiative, a collaboration between the district…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) will officially launch its 2025 season with an annual Networking Mixer on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the ACE Center in Edinburg. Organized by the City of Edinburg’s…
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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,…
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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…
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