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Business Venture Prospect Motivates Brothers In TSTC’s HVAC Technology Program College’s Harlingen campus with the goal of someday launching a business with his brother, Armando, who is also a student in the program. David Cardenas is pursuing an HVAC Technician certificate of completion, while Armando Cardenas is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in HVAC Technology. David Cardenas developed an interest in HVAC at an early age due to the influence of a family member who works in the industry. Prior to joining the Navy, he worked as a technician alongside that family member. Armando Cardenas feels good about his decision to enroll at TSTC. “What better way to do this than with my brother?” he said. The first-semester students encourage each other to excel. Although new to the program, they are quickly learning the basics of electricity. “My favorite part at this point is soldering,” David Cardenas said.
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Los Fresnos brothers pursuing the HVAC program at TSTC.
(HARLINGEN, Texas) - David Cardenas is a former member
of the United States Navy. He enrolled in the Heating, Ventilation
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The Gladys Porter Zoo will be hosting its annual holiday celebration, Zoo Nights and Lights. This family-friendly event offers holiday spirit and fun for guests of all ages as well as a romantic setting for a date night. This event is sure to be fun for the entire family. This year, the Gladys Porter Zoo is doing things a bit differently! In order to spread out attendance and give guests more
opportunities to visit, Zoo Nights and Lights will be held for two weekends rather than one. The scheduled weekends are December 3rd-5th and 10th-12th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each night. The public is invited to stroll through the Zoo’s pathways, filled with brilliant light displays. There will be live musical and dance performances, Christmas karaoke and book readings. Visitors
can shop for unique The price of admission holiday gifts at the arts for this event is $5.00 and crafts show and the for adults and $3.00 for Zoo gift shop. Zoo staff children. Tickets for Zoo will also be competing Nights and Lights are now in a Christmas tree available on the Zoo’s decorating contest, and website, or they can be guests will be able to vote purchased at the gate. Zoo for their favorite tree! Members get in free with Unfortunately, there their membership cards. will not be a cookie Guests can receive free decorating station this admission by donating 5x2 eng_Layout 1 10/30/12 year, but children will CULL Generic a new, unwrapped toy11:27 AM receive a coupon for for the Marine Toys for a free cookie from Tots Foundation. The toy McDonald’s. must be valued at $5.00
“Everything I have learned so far is interesting,” Armando Cardenas added. Jose Flores, a TSTC HVAC instructor, speaks highly of their brotherhood. “They really help each other out toward one common goal,” he said. Flores advises his students to practice as much as possible in the program. “Do not be afraid to make your mistakes -- because we all make mistakes,” he said. As the Cardenas brothers continue in their studies, they will incorporate the lessons their parents taught them to ensure that their future family business is successful. HVAC mechanics and installers can earn an average of $48,030 per year in Texas, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These types of positions are expected to grow by 16% in the state through 2028, according to onetonline. org.
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