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…

Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Announces August Adult Program Schedule

August 10, 2026

Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, adult programs, Texas A&M AgriLife, PVA&M, Tai Chi, Open Mic Night, Patriots Day, Library and Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its August 2026 adult program…

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…

Edinburg CISD Board Approves Four New Principals, Tables Legal Engagement at Aug. 4 Meeting

August 4, 2026

Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Javier Salinas, Adele Felix, Kennedy Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Gonzalez Elementary, Lee Elementary, Treviño Elementary, TASB, Frontline Education, workers compensation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Raul Salas Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees held…

Edinburg CISD Board Names Donna ISD Superintendent Dr. Angela Dominguez as Lone Finalist for Superintendent on 4-3 Vote

August 4, 2026

Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Dr. Angela Dominguez, superintendent, Donna ISD, lone finalist, superintendent search Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees voted Monday night to name Donna ISD Superintendent Dr. Angela Dominguez as the lone finalist…

Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Announces August Children’s Programs

August 3, 2026

Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, children’s programs, Toddler Time, Pre-School Story Time, Homeschool Hour, Creature Club, Art Club, Sensory Sunday, Inside Out, Library and Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its…

STC Police Academy achieves historic 100% first-time pass rate after expanding across the Rio Grande Valley

July 30, 2026

Photo Caption: Following a recent expansion to meet the Rio Grande Valley’s growing demand for law enforcement professionals, 37 newly Texas-licensed peace officers made history for STC as cadets from all Police Academy cohorts achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on…

STC Valley Promise helps student build future in cybersecurity

July 30, 2026

Photo Caption: For Matthew Castillo, starting college felt like stepping into the unknown. But thanks to South Texas College’s (STC) Valley Promise program, he found the guidance, support and confidence needed to begin building a future in one of today’s fastest…