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STC inspires Stanford University to implement Google IT certificate
Photo Caption: South Texas College Computer Information Technologies program has announced its partnership with Stanford University’s Office of Digital Education to begin utilizing a Google IT certificate program first established by CIT in 2020 to begin training community colleges in the San Francisco Bay area. Twelve Students from Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School…
Edinburg Police Department to Host Women’s Self-Defense Course July 1-3
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Police Department is set to host a Women’s Self-Defense Course from July 1 to July 3, aimed at empowering women with the knowledge and skills necessary to defend themselves in case of an attack. The three-day course will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Edinburg Training…
The 18th Annual Big Squeeze Showcase Finale Postponed to August 3, 2024
Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas – June 22, 2024 — The 18th Annual Big Squeeze Showcase Finale, originally scheduled for June 22, 2024, at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, has been postponed until August 3, 2024, due to unforeseen circumstances. The highly anticipated event, organized by Texas Folklife, is a celebration of culture featuring a vibrant lineup of…
Casey Donahew Kicks Off 2024 Edinburg Summer Concert Series
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – June 28, 2024 — The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts presents the Summer Concert Series 2024, featuring a lineup of exciting performances at the Promenade Park Amphitheater. The series kicks off on June 28 with a performance by Casey Donahew, followed by Sammy Arriaga on July 12, and concludes with Kevin…
Precinct 4 Opens Registration for 3rd Annual Milo Ponce Men’s Health 4K
By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas — Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres announced the opening of registration for the 3rd Annual Milo Ponce Men’s Health 4K. The event, which is free to the community, will be held on June 29 at Milo Ponce Park. The first 160 registered runners will receive a shirt and medal. This race…
City of Edinburg Announces Sandbag Distribution As Heavy Rains Expected This Week
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, Texas (June 17, 2024) — The City of Edinburg will be distributing sandbags to residents and businesses on Monday, June 17, at the Edinburg Service Center located at 1201 N. Doolittle Rd. The distribution event will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The distribution comes in the wake of warnings from…
Redefining her destiny: Economedes graduate, STC staff member empowered to break cycles
Photo above: Krystal Guerra got her new lease on life at South Texas College, ultimately leading to her success as a student, dedicated staff member and a recent graduate earning her Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership, making her the first in her family to do so. STC photo credit. Sara Reyna, South Texas College Communication Krystal Guerra…
Joint Mixer Hosted by Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and AAF – RGV Chapter
Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the American Advertising Federation – Rio Grande Valley (AAF – RGV) Chapter, will host a joint mixer on June 19, 2024. The event will be held at 492 BBQ, located at 1703 W Trenton Rd, Suite 112, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.…
Edinburg to Host 31st Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg invites the community to its 31st annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15, 2024. The event, honoring the rich Black heritage of the Rio Grande Valley, kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with a commemorative ceremony at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium. The ceremony will feature motivational speakers, musical…
From Edinburg to Capitol Hill
Photo above: Matthew Rodriguez (left) and Anthony Hernandez (right), from Edinburg celebrating in their cap and gowns in Washington D.C. as both UTRGV students prepared for graduation, May 11. Both took part in the Archer Fellowship Program, which provides students in the UT System opportunities to develop their skills in local, state, federal and international…
