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(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...

(WACO, Texas) – The rush of soaring high and finding yourself among the clouds is a feeling of unburdened euphoria. For aspiring pilots, the discovery flight is typically the start in determining whether a life in the skies can make for a fruitful career. Texas State Technical College’s Aircraft Pilot Training program offers discovery flights...

(ABILENE, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Advanced Manufacturing program is often described as a jack-of-all-trades pathway, and the students enrolled in the Abilene campus program reflect that diversity. Second-semester students range from recent high school graduates to military veterans and individuals pursuing a second career. What draws them to the program is the opportunity...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – After watching his father’s plumbing business thrive for three decades, Jesus Padron Jr. plans to someday take over the family business. “Seeing my dad’s dedication and work ethic motivated me to follow in his footsteps,” said the Texas State Technical College Plumbing and Pipefitting student. “(He) emphasized that when you truly understand...

(ABILENE, Texas) – With the first Arctic front forecast for much of the Big Country this weekend, a group of workers will be facing dangerous conditions to keep communities safe and connected. Most people recognize that police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and Texas Department of Transportation crews will be on duty monitoring road...

(SWEETWATER, Texas) – Texas State Technical College nursing students have one thing in common: a commitment to helping others. Second-semester students returned to the Sweetwater campus earlier this month ready to continue their education, which will lead to earning a certificate in the summer of 2026. “At first, it was overwhelming,” said Daniella Vela, of...