Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Edinburg Police Remind Drivers of School Bus Stop Laws
Edinburg, School Bus Safety, Edinburg Police Department, Traffic Safety, Back to School Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department is reminding drivers that school buses return to the roads next week and urging motorists to help keep students safe. According to the department, drivers should slow down in school zones, stop for flashing red…
Read MoreSTC Dual Credit Alumna Leads Fight Against Disease Outbreaks in Hidalgo County as Lead Epidemiologist
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 County TX – From investigating outbreaks and identifying health threats to educating the community, South…
Read MoreEdinburg City Council to Hold Budget Work Session, Regular Meeting Aug. 18
Edinburg, Budget, City Council, Tax Rate, MedCare EMS, Rezoning, Aviation Day Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council will hold a budget work session followed by its regular meeting on Aug. 18 at City Hall Council Chambers, 415 West University Dr. Budget Work Session The work session begins at noon. Ascencion Alonzo, director of…
Read MoreSTC launches new Plumbing Technician program
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. Joey Gomez, STC Communications McAllen, TEXAS – Eligible students can prepare for an in-demand career in…
Read MoreSouth Texas College Extends Hours at Three Campuses for Fall 2026 Registration
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 registration on the following dates: Source – South Texas College
Read MoreEdinburg Parks and Recreation Opens Registration for After School Program
Edinburg, Parks and Recreation, After School Program, children, registration Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its After School Program, running Aug. 17, 2026, through May 7, 2027, at the Recreation Center, 315 Mark S. Peña Dr. The program is open to children ages 6…
Read MoreDustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Announces August Adult Program Schedule
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 schedule, featuring weekly cooking and life skills sessions, crafting, senior wellness, open mic night, and…
Read MoreEdinburg Author Rey Banda Earns Distinguished Favorite Honor at NYC Big Book Award
Edinburg, Rey Banda, The Sons and The Stars, NYC Big Book Award, children’s book, local author, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg author Rey A. Banda has earned a Distinguished Favorite designation in the Children’s Inspirational category at the 2025 NYC Big Book Award for his book “The Sons and The…
Read MoreDustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Offers August Teen and Tween Program Schedule
Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, Teen and Tween Program, UTRGV Mathematics and Science Academy, Cricut, STEAM, Library and Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer three hands-on programs for teens and tweens ages 11 to 18 during August 2026 at 1906 S. Closner Blvd., Edinburg. No registration…
Read MoreUTRGV Entrepreneurship Center Earns Five National Honors at Kauffman FastTrac Summit
Photo caption: Representatives from the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center and 1 Million Cups Brownsville pose following the awards presentation at the 2026 Kauffman FastTrac + 1 Million Cups Summit, held July 28–30 in Kansas City, Missouri. UTRGV ECC received five honors recognizing its program impact, sustained commitment to entrepreneurship education, ecosystem-building efforts and individual…
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