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(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Rogelio Cerda, a Diesel Equipment student at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, is among the program’s inaugural cohort. In fact, Cerda was the first student to sign up when he enrolled in the associate degree program. “I felt honored when my enrollment coach told me (I was the first to register),”...

(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Growing up in Eagle Lake, Robert Gonzales carried a simple lesson from his grandfather: be consistent with your work and take pride in what you do. Those values were strengthened during his eight years in the gravel industry, where he gained experience doing multiple jobs. His focus shifted after seeing technicians at...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Cold weather may be rare in the Rio Grande Valley, but it can have a major impact on businesses, homes and schools. At Texas State Technical College, HVAC students are learning how to respond when the temperatures drop. The training will help families stay comfortable, schools remain open and businesses continue serving...

(RED OAK, Texas) – Luke Clasby, of Ennis, never planned to attend college, but getting married and expecting a child inspired him to get a degree.  Not only did Clasby enroll in Texas State Technical College’s Industrial Maintenance program, but he found an internship with electric utility company Oncor. “(The program) was more of a...

(MARSHALL, Texas) – Orlando Cerda was raised by his single mother who did her best to provide a good life for him. Now, as a single father, he is determined to do the same for his son. “They’re always my biggest inspiration and I thank them for all they do,” Cerda said of his mother...

(ABILENE, Texas) – Fred Hawkins was searching for a second career when he enrolled at Texas State Technical College. Unsure of what to expect, Hawkins toured TSTC’s Power and Mechanical Center in Abilene and discovered an interest in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) program. “I didn’t have a burning desire to work on...