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Female TSTC Cybersecurity instructors help shape next generation
(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Cybersecurity program is training students to seize opportunities in the growing field. Even with historic female contributions in information technology, there is still room for more women in the male-dominated field. Cybersecurity instructors Norma Colunga-Hernandez, Amy Hertel, Jan Nesmith and Carol Scheler, who share decades of teaching experience…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Mobilizes State Resources As Severe Weather, Flash Flooding Threaten Texas
Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Resources As Severe Weather, Flash Flooding Threaten Texas AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding that is expected to impact areas of Texas beginning Monday afternoon into the early morning hours of…
Read MoreTSTC Computer Networking instructor leverages her love for technology in teaching role
(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Renee Blackshear’s first experience with computers and technology was in junior high school, writing a program that made a virtual robot do jumping jacks on the screen. By the time she was using a computer to design a yearbook in high school, she was hooked on all the things she could do…
Read MoreVideo: Draw the Line: A season deep in the heart of East Texas
Draw the Line: A season deep in the heart of East Texas https://t.co/Y8HOy4GgP6 via @kytxcbs19 — Brian Bowman (@jbbowman7) March 17, 2022
Read MoreDraw the Line recounts the Buckeyes’ 2014 state championship season
By ELWYN HENDERSON We received a message a few days ago from Buckeye Head Coach and Athletic Director Alan Metzel about a book that will be released on June 28th detailing the 2014 Gilmer Buckeye Dezign8 State Championship season. Coach Metzel asked us to help promote the book that will without a doubt be…
Read MoreTDEM Encourages Texans Affected By Wildfire To Report Property Damage
AUSTIN – As devastating wildfires sweep across Texas and fire weather conditions continue to threaten large portions of the state, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages citizens affected by these extreme events to report damage to property. Texans can report damage to homes and businesses using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool…
Read MoreHay, feed, fencing supplies needed to support Texas wildfire victims
Hay, feed, fencing supplies needed to support Texas wildfire victims Wildfire in Eastland Complex burns more than 45,000 acres Written by Blair Fannin Texas wildfire Donations of hay, feed and fencing supplies are needed to support those impacted by the devastating Eastland Complex wildfires that have already burned more than…
Read MoreTSTC in Marshall holds Industry Job Fair
(MARSHALL, Texas) – More than 30 employers gathered Thursday at Texas State Technical College in Marshall for the spring semester Industry Job Fair, the first in-person career event held at the campus since 2019. “I am very pleased with the turnout,” said Hannah Luce, director of planning and special events for TSTC’s Career Services department.…
Read MoreFlower Power
SUNDAY March 20, 2022 READ IN BROWSER “I feel there is something unexplored about woman that only a woman can explore.” Georgia O’Keefe This issue recognizes the impact of women on the modern world. We talked to Professor Mylynka Kilgore Cardona of Texas A&M University-Commerce to find out how we continue to overcome stereotypes and…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Our First Second Car
As the 1960s began, families across America were adding a second car. In the 1950s, most families had but one car, and it took family members everywhere they needed to go. Mothers working, teenagers driving, and cheap gasoline meant every family needed more than one car. Ours was no exception. Mother and Daddy both…
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