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Cynthia Sanchez (left), associate professor with STC’s Business Administration program and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site coordinator at the college’s Mid-Valley campus assists volunteers recently at a training. STC will be hosting the VITA program as they prepare to help taxpayers process their returns ahead of the filing deadline on April 15.
El Periodico USA Community News March 2, 2024

VITA Tax Preparation Services at STC

Joey Gomez MCALLEN, TEXAS – The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program returns to South Texas College to help taxpayers
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STC President Ricardo J. Solis has recently accepted an invitation to become an affiliate of Excelencia in Education’s national network of Presidents for Latino Student Success (P4LSS).
El Periodico USA Community News March 2, 2024

STC President Affiliates with National Excelencia Network

Amanda Sotelo South Texas College is a leading institution in accelerating Latino student success in higher education, and as a
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El Periodico USA Community News March 1, 2024

Brownsville Enters Drought Stage 2, Water Restrictions Active

BROWNSVILLE, Texas  — The City of Brownsville remains under Stage 2 water restrictions due to dropping water reservoir levels. These
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El Periodico USA Community News March 1, 2024

Biden Challenges Trump to Drop Opposition to Bipartisan Border Security Bill

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Brownsville, Texas on Thursday, issued a challenge to former President Donald Trump, urging
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City of Pharr Awarded HBI Grant (Pictured L to R): Commissioner Bobby Carrillo, Commissioner Dr. Ramiro Caballero, Commissioner Michael Pacheco, Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, Maxine P. Vieyra, South Texas Alzheimer's Program Manager, Gregory Sciuto, Region 7 Leader and Executive Director, San Antonio & South Texas, Dr. Cynthia Gutierrez, the Director of Public Health for the City of Pharr, Commissioner Daniel Chavez, and Commissioner Ricardo Medina.
El Periodico USA Community News March 1, 2024

City of Pharr Awarded Healthy Brain Initiative Grant

Pharr, Texas—The city of Pharr was selected by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Association of County and City Health
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Through resilience, commitment and determination is how South Texas College alumna Jennifer Breneman finally fulfilled her lifelong dream to obtain a Medical Coding certificate this past year.
El Periodico USA Community News March 1, 2024

Woman Fulfills Lifelong Education Dream

Selene Rodriguez It is with resilience, commitment and determination that South Texas College alumna Jennifer Breneman finally fulfilled her lifelong
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South Texas College and National University (NU), a San Diego-based university specializing in online learning, have signed into a partnership to provide Tuition Discount Scholarships to STC students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree.
El Periodico USA Community News March 1, 2024

STC & National University partner to provide Tuition Discount Scholarships

Amanda Sotelo South Texas College and National University (NU), a San Diego-based university specializing in online learning, have signed into
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El Periodico USA Community News February 28, 2024

Hidalgo County celebrates Petra Pardo Salinas as she marks her 100th Birthday

Edinburg, TX—On February 6, 2024, Commissioner Ellie Torres of Hidalgo County Precinct 4, along with the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court,
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El Periodico USA Community News February 28, 2024

Mission City Manager Attains Prestigious Credentialed Manager Designation

Mission, TX— Mission City Manager Randy Perez was awarded the prestigious Credentialed Manager designation by the International City/County Management Association
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El Periodico USA Community News February 27, 2024

HHSC Warns Texans About Scammers Targeting Lone Star Cards

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is receiving an increasing number of complaints about a phone scam
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