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TSTC students get real-world experience repairing air conditioning on campus

RED OAK – When the air conditioning system in the information technology room at Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus needed some repairs, HVAC Technology instructor Jarrod Tawney turned it into an assignment for two standout students, Elijahwah McCowan and Edward Wilds. “One of the goals is it gives

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Technology student augments skills, perspective in job at truck dealership

RED OAK – After five years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Nathan McDivit decided to join the automotive industry. “I got a job at a (truck) dealership, and under their mentorship, my service manager told me that an associate (degree) is the way to go, and Texas State Technical College

Texas wins 12th Gold Shovel Award for job creation, business investment

Texas wins 12th Gold Shovel Award for job creation, business investment

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated Texas being recognized with the state’s 12th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for outstanding achievement in job creation and capital investment in 2024. Texas has now been recognized with a Gold or Silver Shovel in each of the 20 years of

Protecting our children: Preventing pediatric heat stroke in vehicles

As temperatures rise across Texas, the risk of pediatric heat stroke due to children being left in vehicles becomes a pressing concern. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is committed to educating parents, guardians and caregivers across the state on the danger of pediatric heatstroke. According to the

Protecting your skin in summer: Understanding SPF and sunscreen

As summer heats up, protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is more important than ever. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service encourages Ellis County residents to prioritize their skin health by understanding SPF and sunscreen basics. “Applying sunscreen daily is one of the simplest ways to protect

TCEQ issues Ozone Action Day for Wednesday, July 2

Ozone Action Day The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday, July 2, 2025. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of

New tri-agency website launched to bolster education-to-workforce pipeline

New tri-agency website launched to bolster education-to-workforce pipeline

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of an enhanced tri-agency website that will offer a modern, user-friendly platform to strengthen Texas’ education-to-workforce pipeline through a collaboration between the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). “Texas continues to