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(SWEETWATER, Texas) – For 12 years, a truck sat idle, waiting for someone to bring it back to life. For Cameron Barnes, that project with his father became the spark that ignited a career.  The Texas State Technical College Automotive student is taking those skills he used on that family truck to the state’s biggest...

Safety First: How one TSTC program is turning ‘sticklers for the rules’ into professionals Workplace safety is one of the most essential priorities for any company. Regardless of the industry, most companies employ a safety inspector to maintain standards, including those outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). “The primary goal of health...

(SWEETWATER, Texas) – Two Texas State Technical College students are looking to add new banners to the walls of the Electromechanical Technology lab in Sweetwater. Lauralai Bates and Jordan Pledger are set to compete in both team and individual categories at the 2026 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference, scheduled for April 8-11 in...

(SWEETWATER, Texas) – A strong bond has formed among many of the welding students at Texas State Technical College’s Sweetwater campus. From helping each other in the lab to playing pool in the student center, these second-semester students are making sure teamwork pays off with a certificate of completion. “There is a lot of fun...

(BRECKENRIDGE, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Breckenridge campus will be well represented at this spring’s 2026 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference. Seven welding program students, including two dual-credit students, have entered the state SkillsUSA event, scheduled for April 8-11 in Corpus Christi. Two three-person teams will compete in the Welding Fabrication event....

(SWEETWATER, Texas) – Leftovers from a meal are a common staple in many households. Students in Texas State Technical College’s Culinary Arts program have found a way to turn theirs into help for their peers in Sweetwater. Leftover dishes are converted into portioned meals for the campus Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC) to distribute. The...