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been increasing among adults under age 50 and particularly in Black, Latino and rural communities as a result. Under the new law, Texans 45 and older now have coverage for colorectal cancer screenings, lowering the stage age from 50 to 45, and coverage for colonoscopies following a positive non-invasive screening test.
“ACS CAN was integral to our success in expanding cancer screening and coverage options via Senate Bill 1028,” said Sen. Judith Zaffi rini. “Because early detection truly has life-or-death
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Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in Texas, despite being one of the few preventable cancers, and it’s estimated that over 11,000 Texans will receive a diagnosis this year.
The bill passed on May 18, 2021, with a unanimous vote by the legislature, mere hours following the announcement of new recommendations by the United States Preventive Services Task Force which too lowered the age to begin colorectal screening from 50 to 45 and became effective on September 1, 2021.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP Number Description Date Due Time
21-22-1065 Nursing & Allied Health May 19, 2022 2:00 pm Equipment and Supplies 22-23-1003 Maintenance and Repair May 19, 2022 3:00 pm Parts, Materials, and Supplies 22-23-1004 Library Serials May 19, 2022 4:00 pm
Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st Street) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specifi ed time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.
The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College.
Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege.edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.
South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affi rmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
experiences with the highest levels of rigor and relevance for all students. My commitment to the students, staff, parents, and community of San Isidro will always be my #1 priority.”
Alvarado has devoted 28 years of service to education as a teacher, principal, program administrator, and superintendent. She hails from a family of educators including her mother Alma, a teacher of 31 years, and her father, the late Hilario “Lalo”, a teacher, coach, counselor, principal, and Superintendent of San Isidro ISD. Alvarado is a 1990 graduate of San Isidro High School.
On April 29, 2022, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $317.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food bene ts for the month of May. e allotments are expected to help about 1.6 million Texas households.
“ e extension of emergency SNAP bene ts for May will help ensure that families can put nutritious food on their tables,” said Governor Abbott. “We are grateful to HHSC and USDA for the continued e ort to provide support for families across Texas.”
“I’m proud that HHSC is able to give a helping hand to Texas families in need,” said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter. “ is gives Texans access to fresh produce and other healthy foods to provide nutritious meals for their families.”
HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP bene ts to recipients based on family size, and all SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments. is additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by May 31. e emergency May allotments are in addition to the more than $6.7 billion in bene ts previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to eligible lowincome families and individuals in Texas. Texans in need can apply for bene ts, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBene ts. com or use the Your Texas Bene ts mobile app to manage their bene ts.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:
RFP Number Description Date Due Time
21-22-1066 Purchase of Automatic May 12, 2022 2:00 pm Heavy Duty Tractor Trailer Unit
Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st Street) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specifi ed time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.
The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College.
Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege. edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.
South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affi rmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES For Pecan Campus Kinesiology Building Phase I
South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/ affi rmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES For Pecan Campus Cooper Center for Performing Arts Building L Expansion and Renovations for the Music and Dance Programs
South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/ affi rmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
