Thanks to a new partnership, high school students from South Texas Independent School District’s Science Academy in Mercedes can now participate in a dual credit program in Welding Technology with Texas State Technical College. “The dual credit program pairs well with our hands-on approach to the engineering program of study,” said Vanessa Rivera, the school district’s career and technical education director. “We encourage our students to learn and earn stackable credentials…
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According to College Factual, Texas State Technical College has the Best Lineworker Associate Degree School in the United States for 2024. College Factual, according to its website, was created to help students research colleges and careers. It gathers data from public and private sources, including the U.S. Department of Education. “TSTC’s Abilene campus is home to the newest Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology program, offering students a top-tier education with…
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Taste of Harlingen, Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum’s primary fundraiser, takes place Oct. 17 with local restaurants’ cuisine and live music. Based in the museum’s decorated courtyard, the event also features a silent auction of items donated by local businesses and individuals. Patrons can stroll around the grounds listening to a live band and visiting the restaurant tents. Seating at decorated tables is available under the trees. Themed costumes are…
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Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 17 as Angela Martinez, owner of Terra Marketing, dives into three powerful topics to help you succeed. This event is free to attend but RSVP to the chamber is required.
Alexandrea Peralta’s business is located across the street from an inner city park that needs an image boost. Putting her Jade Candle Co. shop across the street from a park in Harlingen some local residents avoid points to two of Peralta’s great passions. One is for candle making from scratch and creating products to the specifications of her customers. The other is love of her community and a commitment to…
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Texas State Technical College will present its inaugural Distinguished Alumni Gala on Sept. 10, recognizing inspiring TSTC alumni who embody a legacy of success. Receiving the the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award is Joel Stone, an alumnus of the college’s Building Construction Technology program and now the chairman and CEO of construction company SpawGlass. Stone received his certificate of completion in 1984 when TSTC was Texas State Technical Institute. “TSTC has been a foundation in the…
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its highly celebrated National and District Small Business Week Awards, including Small Business Person of the Year. To help nominators prepare a successful package, the Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office will present two September webinars explaining the nomination guidelines. “The SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office is ready to accept nominations,” Angela Burton, district director, said. “I encourage…
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Join the Greater Chamber of Harlingen on Sept. 5 for Women Empowering Women with Michelle Franco-Mar, owner of Pooches Corner and Women in Leadership committee member. With over 14 years of entrepreneurial success and a strong commitment to community leadership, Franco-Mar shares valuable insights and experiences. Lunch is provided, RSVP by Sept, 2 at noon to secure your spot. Registration is $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. No walk…
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Anchu Ann Vincent moved with her family to Harlingen in 2022 to work as a medical records specialist at Harlingen Medical Center. Vincent, a native of India, received medical training in her country before coming to Chicago in 2019 to continue her education. She is an MD and when coming to Harlingen, she had no idea her hospital was making plans to establish an internal medicine residency program. Such a…
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Highlighting Daniel Silva’s two-year tenure as the chief executive officer of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership is his organization’s “one region, one voice” message. Silva’s predecessors also preached regional unity when it came to the Valley’s nearly 50 cities working more collaboratively when marketing and promoting the region. He has tried to intensify those efforts by having the many economic development corporations in the Valley band together under one regional flag…
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