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Texas Gov. wants Universities to Disclose H-1B visa Hirings
Education South Texas Community News 1/26/26 Education South Texas Community News 1/26/26

Texas Gov. wants Universities to Disclose H-1B visa Hirings

The Texas governor expects an action plan later this week, saying he doesn’t see “any reason” visa holders should be employed in schools.

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Del Mar College names Dr. Gerald F. Napoles as new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Education South Texas Community News 1/14/26 Education South Texas Community News 1/14/26

Del Mar College names Dr. Gerald F. Napoles as new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Community college leader brings more than 25 years of experience in student success, strategic partnerships, and institutional innovation to DMC’s executive team.

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About 200 Texas A&M Courses Could Change
Education South Texas Community News 1/8/26 Education South Texas Community News 1/8/26

About 200 Texas A&M Courses Could Change

With the semester set to begin next week, professors have been directed to alter courses, and some classes have been removed or reassigned from the core curriculum at the College Station campus.

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Texas Teachers Union Sues State Education Agency
Education South Texas Community News 1/7/26 Education South Texas Community News 1/7/26

Texas Teachers Union Sues State Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency received hundreds of complaints about educators’ online reactions to the conservative activist’s death.

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Where Does Your School District Stand Among Texas Schools?
Education South Texas Community News 12/19/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/19/25

Where Does Your School District Stand Among Texas Schools?

Newly-released state data tracked the long-term outcomes of public school students who enrolled a decade ago.

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Del Mar College Foundation announces two new scholarships honoring retiring Executive Vice President and COO Lenora Keas
Education South Texas Community News 12/19/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/19/25

Del Mar College Foundation announces two new scholarships honoring retiring Executive Vice President and COO Lenora Keas

Gifted scholarships will keep DMC administrator’s legacy moving forward as resources for students pursuing their dreams locally and in the Rockport area.

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DMC announces Winter Commencement Keynote Speaker Melissa Torres
Education South Texas Community News 12/12/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/12/25

DMC announces Winter Commencement Keynote Speaker Melissa Torres

College taps Nurse Education major Melissa Torres as keynote speaker with student’s role during commencement being first in memorable history, Torres “walking the stage” with peers, too, as part of Class of Fall 2025.

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Doctoral Student, Amberly Zaragoza, Wins First at National Research Meeting
Education South Texas Community News 12/11/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/11/25

Doctoral Student, Amberly Zaragoza, Wins First at National Research Meeting

Zaragoza worked on this research while still a master’s student at TAMUK. She graduated and is now in the doctoral program at Texas Tech.

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Texas Gov. has Plan to Abolish School Property Taxes
Education South Texas Community News 12/9/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/9/25

Texas Gov. has Plan to Abolish School Property Taxes

The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.

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DMC Cosmetology Program launching new Associate of Applied Science degree
Education South Texas Community News 12/9/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/9/25

DMC Cosmetology Program launching new Associate of Applied Science degree

No matter where you go, beauty is big business.

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Texas A&M University System Approve Dr. David Ramirez as Regents Professor
Education South Texas Community News 12/4/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/4/25

Texas A&M University System Approve Dr. David Ramirez as Regents Professor

Texas A&M University System has approved the designation of 17 faculty members as Regents Professors and 13 agency service, extension and research professionals as Regents Fellows.

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First Alice CMA Cohort Recognized by Jim Wells County Commissioner’s Court
Education South Texas Community News 12/4/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/4/25

First Alice CMA Cohort Recognized by Jim Wells County Commissioner’s Court

The 10-person cohort were given their certificates of completion and recognized by Jim Wells County Judge Pete Trevino.

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Javelina Skill Trades Academy Impacting Lives
Education South Texas Community News 12/3/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/3/25

Javelina Skill Trades Academy Impacting Lives

At the Javelina Skilled Trades Academy, the Tunchez father-son duo are getting opportunities as both are enrolled in its 15-week National Center for Construction Education & Research.

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Del Mar College and Tesla Partnership to Boost Skills
Education South Texas Community News 12/2/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/2/25

Del Mar College and Tesla Partnership to Boost Skills

The internship offers early-career opportunities for students to gain industry experience while developing their expertise through higher education.

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TAMUK Accepts Largest Gift Donation in the University’s History
Education South Texas Community News 12/2/25 Education South Texas Community News 12/2/25

TAMUK Accepts Largest Gift Donation in the University’s History

Texas A&M University-Kingsville has announced a landmark $38 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

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Texas Education Chief met with Turning Point USA
Education South Texas Community News 11/25/25 Education South Texas Community News 11/25/25

Texas Education Chief met with Turning Point USA

The meeting happened days before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged $1 million to help establish chapters of the conservative student group on every Texas college and high school campus.

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Two DMC Biotechnology Students Earn “Award for Excellence” for Research
Education South Texas Community News 11/20/25 Education South Texas Community News 11/20/25

Two DMC Biotechnology Students Earn “Award for Excellence” for Research

The Viking pair were among representatives from more than 240 community colleges from across the nation; both students took steps toward innovation in selected research focus.

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TAMUK Dedicates Music Building in Honor of Dr. Steven H. Tallant
Education South Texas Community News 11/18/25 Education South Texas Community News 11/18/25

TAMUK Dedicates Music Building in Honor of Dr. Steven H. Tallant

Tallant served as the 19th TAMUK president from 2008 through 2019, during which time he was instrumental in obtaining approval for the $60 million Music Education complex.

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NEC Continues Annual Commitment to Youth Through Scholarships
Education South Texas Community News 11/13/25 Education South Texas Community News 11/13/25

NEC Continues Annual Commitment to Youth Through Scholarships

Each year, NEC selects high school juniors to participate in the Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

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Texas A&M Paid Former President $3.5 Million After He Resigned 
Education South Texas Community News 11/6/25 Education South Texas Community News 11/6/25

Texas A&M Paid Former President $3.5 Million After He Resigned 

Welsh had pushed for a full payout of the remainder of his contract, something that appears to have been a source of tension between Welsh and top administrators, records show.

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