One year later: STC JagReconnect removes barriers, provides pathways to success

August 28, 2026

Photo Caption: The South Texas College JagReconnect Program, through the Office of Student Reengagement is celebrating its first-year successes, and the more than 450 students the program has helped return to college since its inception. Photo courtesy of STC Communications. Amanda…

STC Dual Credit Alumna Leads Fight Against Disease Outbreaks in Hidalgo County as Lead Epidemiologist

August 16, 2026

Photo Caption: South Texas College Dual Credit alumna Amy Gonzalez serves as lead epidemiologist for Hidalgo County, where she leads efforts to investigate diseases, respond to health threats and educate the community. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Hidalgo…

STC launches new Plumbing Technician program

August 14, 2026

Photo Caption: The Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College launches its first-ever Plumbing Technician Program this fall, a 242-hour workforce training program that will provide students with entry-level construction and plumbing skills. Photo courtesy STC Communications.…

South Texas College Extends Hours at Three Campuses for Fall 2026 Registration

August 13, 2026

South Texas College, STC, fall registration, Pecan Campus, Mid-Valley Campus, Starr County Campus, extended hours Staff Report McAllen TX – South Texas College will offer extended hours at its Pecan, Mid-Valley, and Starr County campuses to assist students with fall 2026…

Hidalgo County Precinct 4 to Host Free Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair Aug. 7

August 6, 2026

Hidalgo County, Precinct 4, Ellie Torres, Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair, Edinburg, school supplies, vaccinations, haircuts, community resources, ACCESS Esperanza Clinics, Texas Health Steps, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Molina Healthcare, UTRGV, Texas A&M School of Public Health Staff Report Edinburg TX…

Hidalgo County Elections Department Seeks 900 Poll Workers for November General Election

August 3, 2026

Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Elections Department, Hilda Salinas, poll workers, November 3 General Election, Edinburg Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Elections Department is accepting applications for poll workers to staff the November 3, 2026, General Election, Elections Administrator…

Nightly Direct Connector Closures Planned at I-2/I-69C Interchange Aug. 2-7

August 3, 2026

Hidalgo County, I-2, I-69C, interchange, road closure, TxDOT, traffic, Harlingen, McAllen, Edinburg Staff Report Edinburg TX – Nightly closures of direct connectors at the I-2/I-69C Interchange are scheduled Aug. 2-7, 2026, to allow crews to install directional signs. Only one direct…

Edinburg Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Stabbing Incident, Barricade Situation

July 26, 2026

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, Edinburg, aggravated assault, domestic violence, stabbing, Noe Garza, barricade, Crime Stoppers Staff Report Edinburg TX – A 27-year-old Edinburg man has been charged with aggravated assault with a weapon on a family member, a first-degree felony, following…

UTRGV School of Medicine welcomes largest-ever class of Rio Grande Valley students

July 21, 2026

Photo above: The UTRGV School of Medicine welcomes its Class of 2030, featuring the highest percentage of Rio Grande Valley students in the school’s history, with 62% of the incoming class hailing from the region. During the White Coat Ceremony…

The Five‑Year Outlook for the Texas Economy

July 20, 2026

Dr. M. Ray Perryman Even with current challenges and uncertainty, our latest projections call for significant growth in the Texas economy over the next five years. The current environment involves notable potential for volatility, but the state is well positioned…