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STC Alum Earns Technical Position At Zoho
Photo above: Computer Information Technology grad Marcos Ortiz talks about the journey that led him to work for ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation which operates the company’s enterprise IT applications including software, networking and server monitoring. MCALLEN, TEXAS (JULY 6, 2022) – Former South Texas College student Marcos Ortiz credits a strong work ethic and…
Texas Reskilling Grant Becomes Vital Resource For Students Seeking To Come Back To College
South Texas College trustees approved additional funds in May for a Reskilling Program that adds $537,000 for so called ‘stop-out’ students. To date, more than 170 students who are on the cusp of receiving their degrees have been supported by the program. MCALLEN, TEXAS (JULY 5, 2022) – Right out of high school, Claudia Ramos admits…
Historian Lawrence Eugene Fernandez To Share Regional Stories
EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History welcomes Lawrence Eugene Fernandez as a guest speaker during the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Jackass Flats: Tales of the Deltaland of the Rio Grande,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Fernandez will discuss why it was important to preserve the stories about regional families and historical…
Republicans Allege Starr County Not Maintaining Campaign Finance Records
Photo above: The city, state and U.S. flags fly over City Hall in Rio Grande City. Credit: Jason Garza for The Texas Tribune By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune, June 28, 2022 All eyes are on South Texas this election season as Texas Republicans try to make new inroads there. The increased attention has spotlighted…
Perryman Column: Working
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 22, 2022 May was another solid month for the Texas job market, with the state posting by far the largest gain across the nation (+74,200), well above California (+42,900) and New York (+26,800). Texas was also near the top in percentage increase, an unusual feat for such a large state.…
UTRGV Names La Fontaine Inaugural Dean Of School Of Podiatric Medicine
Dr. Javier La Fontaine has been appointed the inaugural dean of the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM), effective July 1, 2022. La Fontaine has served as associate dean of Academic Affairs for the SOPM since January and played an integral role in the school being granted candidacy by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education…
STC Named Among ‘Best Associate Degrees In Texas’ By University HQ
South Texas College has been named among the “Best Associate Degrees in Texas” and is ranked the highest among two-year colleges in the region, according to University HQ, an independent educational organization which compiles information for students pursuing higher education. University HQ bills itself as an all-in-one source for information on colleges, entrance requirements and…
“Borderlands-An Illustrated History by José Cisneros” Opens July 5 At MOST History
Photo above: José Cisneros at his home studio in El Paso during the early 1990s. Photo taken by Tom Fort, Curator of Exhibits at MOSTHistory. Pen-and-ink drawings showcase borderland history EDINBURG, Texas — A new temporary exhibit titled “Borderlands-An Illustrated History by José Cisneros” will open in the Cell Block Gallery in the 1910 Jail…
Ingredients For Memorias Culinarias: Love For The Spanish Language And Food Memories
Photo above: Maria Bolkcom, a junior majoring in Spanish, won top honors for the Memorias Culinarias/Culinary Memories literary contest at UTRGV. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike) By Letty Fernandez You know how, when you take a bite of a sabroso pork tamal or smell garlic and onion sizzling on the stove, you close your eyes…
Edinburg CISD Board Of Trustees Approves $500 Employee Retention Stipend
Edinburg, Texas- The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (CISD)Board of Trustees has approved a $500 employee retention stipend for returning staff.Employees can expect the $500 to be Direct deposited Tuesday, June 28, 2022.Board President Dominga “Minga” Vela said, “We are lifelong educators here inEdinburg and we understand the wants and needs of our staff. We know…
