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Low: 78°F
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South Texas College alumna Cristian Mandujano recently opened up about what inspired her to work with incarcerated youth, sparking a journey that transformed her life and community. Image co… Read More
This legislation directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to require that safety data sheets for hazardous materials be provided in both English and Spanish. This bil… Read More
Governor Greg Abbott today met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi of Japan while in Tokyo on the fifth day of an economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. P… Read More
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