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go to news: Gonzalez builds on welding roots at TSTC, follows in brother’s career path
July 10, 2025
Gonzalez builds on welding roots at TSTC, follows in brother’s career path
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Valeria Gonzalez, a Welding Technology student at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, was first introduced to welding by her father when she was a teenager. With encouragement from her brother during high school, she discovered a natural talent for the trade that would shape her future. “I watched my father work...
go to news: TSTC HVAC student balances motherhood, work, and passion for her craft
July 9, 2025
TSTC HVAC student balances motherhood, work, and passion for her craft
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Every night class that Samantha Trejo attends in the HVAC Technology program at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus brings her closer to her goal of becoming an HVAC technician — all while she balances a full-time job and motherhood. “I wanted to learn a trade, and the HVAC Technology program on...
go to news: Students at TSTC’s Marshall campus work together to create trophies for car show
July 3, 2025
Students at TSTC’s Marshall campus work together to create trophies for car show
(MARSHALL, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus hosted its third annual Car Show on June 21, and some of the college’s students and instructors designed and manufactured the five trophies that were awarded at the event. Brendan Hills, a TSTC Precision Machining Technology student, said he teamed up with a fellow classmate to...
go to news: TSTC and United Way of Northern Cameron County craft beds for students in need
July 1, 2025
TSTC and United Way of Northern Cameron County craft beds for students in need
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Building Construction Technology program recently collaborated with the United Way of Northern Cameron County for a day of giving back during the Build-a-Bed Build Day event on Saturday, June 28, at TSTC’s Harlingen campus. TSTC students and volunteers from the community, including TSTC Board of Regents member and...
go to news: Internship helps TSTC student’s career goals take flight
June 26, 2025
Internship helps TSTC student’s career goals take flight
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – U.S. Army veteran Henry Tran, an Aircraft Airframe Technology student at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, recently began an internship with aircraft maintenance company STX Aero at the Mid-Valley Airport in Weslaco. Tran, who is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Aircraft Airframe program, said the internship gives...
go to news: Industry leaders excited about TSTC program beginning in Sweetwater
June 26, 2025
Industry leaders excited about TSTC program beginning in Sweetwater
(SWEETWATER, Texas) – “Construction touches everything.” That sentiment was shared by Scott Hughes, executive director of the West Texas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, after learning that Texas State Technical College will launch its Building Construction program in Sweetwater this fall. Hughes said he is excited about the program’s potential to strengthen...
go to news: TSTC Automotive Technology student fine-tunes skills for future business venture
June 18, 2025
TSTC Automotive Technology student fine-tunes skills for future business venture
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Aaron Munoz, an Automotive Technology student pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree at Texas State Technical College, is fine-tuning his auto repair skills as a lube technician at Gillman Honda in San Benito, with his sights set on opening his own automotive business venture someday. “I’ve been working part time at...
go to news: Student turns personal challenge into journey of determination at TSTC
June 12, 2025
Student turns personal challenge into journey of determination at TSTC
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Giovanni Guerra, a recent Welding Technology graduate and a current Precision Machining Technology student at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, turned his challenge with dyslexia into motivation to prepare for a future job in the workforce. Guerra, a Mission native, made full use of the college’s academic resources during his time...
go to news: Veterans blend military precision with gaming tactics in TSTC’s Cybersecurity program
June 11, 2025
Veterans blend military precision with gaming tactics in TSTC’s Cybersecurity program
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – U.S. Army veteran Mario Benavides and U.S. Navy veteran Jacob Mendoza are combining some of their military discipline and video gaming strategies in their education in the Cybersecurity program at Texas State Technical College. The two students are honing the skills necessary to prevent cyberattacks and meet the demands of today’s cybersecurity...
go to news: A look into TSTC’s Industrial Systems program
June 6, 2025
A look into TSTC’s Industrial Systems program
(ROSENBERG, Texas) – One of the most important parts of any job is to know the equipment you are working with. But what if the equipment does not turn on or breaks? Knowing how to fix the equipment and machines used to make products is a job in and of itself. And teaching students that...
go to news: Busy Texans have flexible learning options with night classes at TSTC
June 5, 2025
Busy Texans have flexible learning options with night classes at TSTC
(ABILENE, Texas) – Texas State Technical College will begin offering evening classes in the Electrical Power and Controls program this fall in response to the growing demand from working adults and nontraditional students. Two evening courses — Fundamentals of Electricity I and Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools — will be taught by Kevin Staton....
go to news: Students develop engineering mindsets in TSTC’s Mechatronics Technology program
June 5, 2025
Students develop engineering mindsets in TSTC’s Mechatronics Technology program
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – The Mechatronics Technology program at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus prepares its students to think like engineers for future roles in complex electrical jobs. Students like Jalissa Alanis, Sophia Galvan and Erica Sanderson have been gaining expertise in areas such as troubleshooting, programming and control systems. Alanis and Galvan, former Mechatronics...
go to news: TSTC Dental Hygiene students empower patients through oral health education
June 4, 2025
TSTC Dental Hygiene students empower patients through oral health education
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – At Texas State Technical College, Dental Hygiene students learn that their future jobs as dental hygienists extend far beyond providing teeth cleanings. They also serve as advocates for promoting oral health in the community and empower patients through education on proper oral hygiene, diet and disease prevention. Jocelyn Castaneda, who is working...
go to news: DiLullo family strengthens ties and skills at TSTC
June 2, 2025
DiLullo family strengthens ties and skills at TSTC
(HUTTO, Texas) – “My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” So said American writer Clarence Budington Kelland and — possibly — Chris DiLullo’s children. Chris DiLullo is an HVAC Technology instructor at Texas State Technical College’s Williamson County campus, where two of his five children,...
go to news: Students take charge of their futures in TSTC’s Wind Energy Technology program
May 29, 2025
Students take charge of their futures in TSTC’s Wind Energy Technology program
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Driven by a passion for sustainability and a strong job outlook, students in the Wind Energy Technology program at Texas State Technical College are training to harness the power of renewable energy to help shape a cleaner tomorrow. Students in the program at TSTC’s Harlingen campus can look forward to an expanded...
go to news: Student pursues passion for auto refinishing at TSTC
May 23, 2025
Student pursues passion for auto refinishing at TSTC
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – After being captivated by paint jobs on vintage and modern automobiles at an area car show and in auto refinishing videos on social media, Jessica Reyna knew that she had found her calling. “I liked how enthusiastic vehicle owners are when they talk about their car or truck,” Reyna said. “I said...
go to news: Navy veteran rebuilds home with help from TSTC construction club
May 22, 2025
Navy veteran rebuilds home with help from TSTC construction club
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – When a powerful March storm swept through the Rio Grande Valley, six inches of rain flooded every room in the Harlingen home of U.S. Navy veteran Tomas Vasquez. Vasquez, a Building Construction Technology student at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, received support from some of his classmates in the program’s Future...
go to news: New TSTC program opens doors to high-demand plumbing careers
May 21, 2025
New TSTC program opens doors to high-demand plumbing careers
(ABILENE, Texas) – In response to growing demand in Texas’ construction sector, Texas State Technical College is expanding its Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology program to its Abilene and Harlingen campuses beginning this fall. The expansion comes as Texas continues to see increased residential and commercial construction, creating strong demand for licensed plumbers and pipefitters. According...
go to news: TSTC’s Williamson County campus turns up the heat with summer courses
May 20, 2025
TSTC’s Williamson County campus turns up the heat with summer courses
(HUTTO, Texas) – While some people in Texas spend 100-degree days by the pool, many Texas State Technical College students spend those days training for industry conditions in advanced courses. “Every course offered at TSTC’s Williamson County campus during this summer session is an advanced course,” said Kay Lehman, program team lead for HVAC Technology...
go to news: TSTC’s new Building Construction Technology program draws attention of area industry leaders
May 16, 2025
TSTC’s new Building Construction Technology program draws attention of area industry leaders
(MARSHALL, Texas) – As East Texas experiences population growth, the construction industry seeks skilled workers to meet increasing demand for new housing.   Texas accounted for 15% of the nation’s new-home construction permits and 9% of the United States population in 2024, according to National Mortgage Professional, and local and regional building construction employers are feeling...
go to news: Job opportunities await TSTC’s Diesel Equipment Technology graduates
May 16, 2025
Job opportunities await TSTC’s Diesel Equipment Technology graduates
(MARSHALL, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus recently expanded its Diesel Equipment Technology program by opening the 21,720-square-foot Diesel Power Technologies Center, which has a capacity of 130 students each semester. “I believe with the new building and having more space come resources, more technology and more training aids,” Joe Razza, a regional...
go to news: TSTC Electrical Lineworker students build skills 40 feet in the air
May 15, 2025
TSTC Electrical Lineworker students build skills 40 feet in the air
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – With nothing but a harness and grit holding them steady, Texas State Technical College Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology students learn that climbing is the foundation of building skills for the job at 40 feet above the ground. Benigno Galvan, Alex Mireles and Diego Viera are in their third semesters of the...
go to news: TSTC’s Marshall campus hosts ribbon-cutting for its new Diesel Power Technologies Center
May 13, 2025
TSTC’s Marshall campus hosts ribbon-cutting for its new Diesel Power Technologies Center
(MARSHALL, Texas) – Some of Texas State Technical College’s industry partners flocked to the Marshall campus to witness the ribbon-cutting for the new Diesel Power Technologies Center on Tuesday, May 13.  “There’s still more need for what we produce than what we can hold,” Bart Day, provost of TSTC’s Marshall campus, said. “The answer is...
go to news: TSTC’s Spring 2025 Commencement graduates take a step toward the future
May 12, 2025
TSTC’s Spring 2025 Commencement graduates take a step toward the future
(MARSHALL, Texas) – Thunderous applause erupted as 32 Texas State Technical College students became graduates at the Spring 2025 Commencement on Friday, May 9, in Marshall. Automation and Controls Technology and Process Operations are two programs offered exclusively at TSTC’s Marshall campus. The majority of the graduates who attended Friday’s ceremony were from those programs....
go to news: TSTC equips future counselors with clinical skills, ethical clarity
May 9, 2025
TSTC equips future counselors with clinical skills, ethical clarity
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – The Chemical Dependency Counseling program at Texas State Technical College emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between peer support and the job that TSTC’s program trains its students for: to be substance abuse disorder counselors. “Peer support specialists focus on providing emotional support, sharing personal recovery experiences and helping clients navigate...
go to news: TSTC graduate on path to impact community as nurse practitioner
May 8, 2025
TSTC graduate on path to impact community as nurse practitioner
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – For Aaron Cancino, the Associate of Applied Science degree that he earned from the LVN to RN Transition Nursing program two years ago at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus was a turning point in his nursing career. That milestone motivated Cancino to expand his medical expertise, and now he is pursuing...
go to news: Accurate medical information is focus of TSTC online program
May 7, 2025
Accurate medical information is focus of TSTC online program
(ABILENE, Texas) – One thing that many people should not have to worry about when they visit a doctor’s office is the accuracy of their medical information. The role of a medical records specialist is to ensure that patient data is accurate and to keep that information secure and private, according to Sarah Brooks, director...
go to news: Nursing program lab assistant shifts to new future in TSTC’s Health Information Technology program
May 5, 2025
Nursing program lab assistant shifts to new future in TSTC’s Health Information Technology program
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – By day, Mayra Clemente works as a lab assistant for the Nursing programs at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus. By night, she pursues an education in TSTC’s Health Information Technology program to land her dream job of becoming a medical coder. “I earned a certificate in medical office specialist from a...
go to news: Need for welders is on the rise
May 2, 2025
Need for welders is on the rise
(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Welders are a key part of construction. Indeed, they are the ones who keep things structurally sound and together. That is why they are almost always in high demand, which, in turn, can lead to job stability and great pay. In Texas alone, there was forecast to be a 23% increase in...
go to news: TSTC Building Construction Technology instructor addresses common program and industry misconceptions
May 1, 2025
TSTC Building Construction Technology instructor addresses common program and industry misconceptions
(MARSHALL, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus is getting ready for the upcoming fall semester, when the college’s Building Construction Technology program will open in East Texas. David Wines, a Building Construction Technology instructor at the Waco campus for three years, came to TSTC with almost 20 years of residential construction experience. Recently...
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