Robert Vela Football Coach Saves Player From Choking With Heimlich Maneuver

September 1, 2022

Pictured above: Robert Vela High School football Coach Joseph Cantu, left, and sophomore player Angel Rios. Throughout time, the concept of a guardian angel has existed, somebody out there who watches over and protects you. We don’t necessarily know who…

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Letty Flores Files For ECISD Place 2 Seat

August 30, 2022

Letty Flores announced her run for the Edinburg CISD Place 2 position as an independent candidate. “I’m running for Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Place 2 in this coming November election because I want to reassure the safety and well…

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Maricela “Mari” De Leon Announces Run for ECISD School Board Pl. 3

August 25, 2022

San Carlos Native Files for Political Office in Edinburg Texas Edinburg—Maricela “Mari” De Leon announced her bid for Place 3 on the Edinburg CISD School Board on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. “I intend to be an advocate for students, parents,…

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9 Candidates In Race For 4 Seats On ECISD Board

August 25, 2022

Nine candidates have signed up for four seats on the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees. The Election is set for Tuesday, November 2. Potential candidates had from July 23 to Aug. 22 to sign up for a…

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Two Part Genealogy Workshop At MOSTHistory

August 23, 2022

EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History invites the community to a two-part genealogy workshop, “Discover Your Past with Esther Camacho,” at 1 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 24.  This two-part genealogy workshop will provide participants with knowledge…

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UTRGV, Texas Tribune Panelists Discuss Challenges In Higher Education For Hispanics

August 23, 2022

Photo above, pictured from left are Evan Smith, chief executive officer of Texas Tribune; Dr. Guy Bailey, UTRGV president; Jacob Fraire, director of policy and strategy at the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success at UT El Paso; and…

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STC’s Physical Therapist Assistant program boasts a 100% pass rate

August 18, 2022

Photo above: For 23 years now, graduates of STC’s Physical Therapist Assistant program have maintained a flawless record when taking their national exam. The PTA program also boasts a 100% employment rate for graduates within one year of graduating.  South…

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South Texas College Holds First GED Graduation Ceremony 

August 18, 2022

Photo above: STC celebrated the recent graduation of the college’s GED students in a ceremony, the first-of-its-kind for the college. It was a morning to celebrate second chances.  South Texas College held a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, August 17 to honor…

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Villalobos Recognized At UTRGV By Congressman Vicente Gonzalez For 2020 National Award

August 18, 2022

Photo above: Pictured are Dr. Vivian Incera, dean of UTRGV College of Sciences; Villalobos; and Javier Bustos, constituent field representative of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy) By Victoria Brito Morales RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – AUG. 12,…

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STC Board Approves Modified Work Week 

August 17, 2022

Photo Above: STC Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend the four-and-a-half-day work week, but he quality of service the college provides to its students, especially during peak registration times has not wavered, in fact STC is offering extended hours…

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