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South Texas College Board of Trustee Chair Rose Benavidez was recently inaugurated in New York City as the chair of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors, making her the first Latina to hold this distinguished position in the organization’s more than 50-year history. The Starr County native will serve on the national stage, working with top leadership in the nation from the White House to Congress and the U.S. Department
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of Education advocating for higher education and championing the students of the Rio Grande Valley. “This is a great honor and a greater responsibility,” said Benavidez. “Today we broke barriers and a glass ceiling for all the other women and girls like me that are to come. It’s a privilege having this type of platform to address local and regional issues in higher education, economic progress and workforce development.” She added, “We have national attention, and we must ensure we address our needs, highlight our successes and the transformational impact we are having in our communities across the RGV.” ACCT is a non-profit educational organization of governing boards, representing more than 6,500 elected and appointed trustees who govern over 1,200 community, technical and junior colleges in the United States. The organization’s mission is to promote high-quality and affordable higher education, cutting-edge workforce and development training, student
success and the opportunity for individuals to achieve economic self-sufficiency and security, that aligns with Benavidez’s local vision. “At STC, we believe access to higher education should be for everyone and that every resident is entitled to educational and career success whether it’s through academic programs or technical/ workforce training,” she said. “It’s a basic need and a basic right.” Benavidez follows in her late father’s footsteps, Manuel Benavidez, who was a founding STC Board of Trustee. He served in ACCT as Chair of Diversity Committee, selected as a Regional Trustee of the Year and ultimately received an ACCT Lifetime Membership Award in 2005 for his leadership. The younger Benavidez was first elected to the ACCT Board in 2017 representing ACCT’s western region and like her father, served as chair of the Diversity Committee. “I knew of my dad’s effort and BENAVIDEZ, page 6
Starr County Precinct 3 Commissioner Eloy Garza Announces the Completion of a New Cemetery
Starr County Precinct 3 Commissioner Eloy Garza is proud to announce the completion of the “Commissioner Eloy Garza Memorial Cemetery”. Residents of Precinct 3 can now have the peace of mind of knowing that they will have an eternal resting place near their home. There are a few requirements to follow to obtain a plot, which are as follows: •Plots are on a first come first served basis. Loved ones must
show proof (in the form of on an ID) that the deceased person lived in Precinct 3. The next plot may then be reserved for their spouse. This service is brought to you free of charge by Starr County Precinct 3. The land, which has over 2000 plots, is located on Pimenta Road, and was generously donated by Heritage Development. For more information please contact the Starr County Precinct 3 Office at (956)487-2120.
Mighty Freshman Rattler Football Team Defeated PSJA North in Final Game of the 2022 Season
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On behalf of the entire Rattler Nation we would like to wish a huge CONGRATULATIONS to the Mighty Freshman Rattler Football team for defeating PSJA North in their last game of the season! We are so proud of these young men for the hard work and dedication they have shown throughout the season! Thank you to the coaching staff for guiding these athletes! Finally thank you to the parents and the Rattler fans that supported our students all season long. This is what #RattlerPride is all about! OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM
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