The Associate Degree of Nursing program at Texas Southmost College now has full approval and accreditation by the Texas Board of Nursing. The milestone has been a goal since the program’s inception at the college in 2019. To receive this status from the Texas Board of Nursing, the program had to meet all rules, regulations and stipulations set by the board of nursing. This includes a National Council Licensure Examination…
Beginning this week, UTRGV faculty are offering a free, six-week training in American Sign Language to first responders from Brownsville, Edinburg and McAllen at the municipal police departments. Those in the training include police officers, fire fighters, medical first responders and other emergency personnel. Brian Cheslik, assistant professor and program coordinator for the American Sign Language and Interpretation degree program at UTRGV, said the training will help bridge the communication…
The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded two Jobs and Education for Texans grants to support career training in the Cameron County area. TWC awarded Harlingen CISD $332,500 to help the school purchase and install a fire training simulator to initially train 130 students for careers in firefighting. The agency awarded Brownsville ISD $329,060 to buy welding equipment to initially train 130 students for careers in welding. The equipment funded through these grants will…
A new state designation for a Keppel AmFELS capital investment project at the Port of Brownsville is estimated to result in a $27.6-million net benefit (after-tax abatement) for the city. With the Texas Enterprise Zone project designation, Keppel AmFELS will be able to retain 500 jobs in Brownsville, ultimately impacting economic development within the region. The Texas Enterprise Zone project designation comes with the recent approval of the Governor’s Office…
The National Civics Bee comes to Brownsville on May 11 at the Brownsville Events Center. Students will be competing to be the named the first Brownsville #NationalCivicsBee champion. Share your support and cheer on finalists as they compete for national acclaim and cash prizes. Finalists are: Dayanna Rodriguez Ceja, IDEA Owassa Kate Aleman, Stillman Middle School Jared Calderon, South Texas Preparatory Academy Seanah Mireles, IDEA San Benito Christopher Zendejas, Oliveira…
Manuel Hinojosa walks between the exhibit rooms of the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, the faces of his sports heroes looking back at him. Many are childhood heroes – the boys of summer – be it Mickey Mantle or Willie Mays, with current stars like Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros included among the baseball greats. Hinojosa himself is wearing an Astros cap, as he often does, a smile underneath…
Texas Southmost College recently introduced the college’s first Digital Library, making completing assignments and essays more convenient for students. The idea for TSC’s Digital Library was first introduced in 2019 to give TSC and its students its own library and resources, since this service was originally being shared with a local university. “TSC needed its own in-house library for students and faculty,” said TSC Librarian Nancy Bond. “So, my goal…
Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce May 23 for Chamber Connect + to learn more about what the chamber of commerce can do for you. Members can also receive a refresher on membership benefits. Learn how to: take advantage of membership benefits join a committee stay connected with members-only online portal set up a membership profile Register online.
Join IDEA Public Schools on May 12 as it celebrates 22 years of IDEA’s commitment to the Rio Grande Valley with its inaugural Farm to Table Dinner. The night will be filled with inspiring stories and a silent auction. Following is a dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients prepared by renowned Chef Larry Delgado, winner of Beat Bobby Flay 2021. All funds raised will support graduating seniors and alumni with scholarships…
Fall 2022 will introduce a collection of new degrees at Texas Southmost College, and one of those will be an Associate of Arts in Psychology. TSC Dean of Humanities Brian McCormack said TSC has seen a rise in student demand for psychology-related classes. He added there has always been a shortage of mental health professionals but the need has recently increased. “There is a rising tide of interest in psychology,…