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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),”...

(MARSHALL, Texas) – Terry Matthews, of Waskom, graduated from Texas State Technical College’s Welding program in December. “I have 13 older siblings and I’m the first one to graduate from college,” he said. “Even my parents have never done it nor my grandparents. I’m the first in three generations.” Matthews’ welding education began at just...

(ABILENE, Texas) – Walking through Texas State Technical College’s Power and Mechanical Center in Abilene, it is hard to miss the steady hum of students hard at work. Inside the Diesel Equipment lab, second-semester students spend their days working on engines. Many say they are proud to be part of the program’s early days in...

(HARLINGEN, Texas) – To prepare students for their careers, the Drafting and Design program at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus added a Bambu Lab H2D 3D printer for student use. The equipment was introduced during the 2025 fall semester, giving students the opportunity to turn digital designs into physical models. “We have seen an...

Female students at TSTC aim to change the face of aviation maintenance Eileen Collins. Amelia Earhart. Beryl Markham. Phoebe Omlie. Elinor Smith. Harriet Quimby. These are just a few of the women known for conquering the skies. While some names are more recognizable than others, for the students in the aviation maintenance program at Texas...

(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...