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Former NASA astronaut and real-life inspiration behind the movie sensation, “A Million Miles Away,” Jose Hernandez will launch UTRGV’s Spring 2024 Distinguished Speaker Series. (Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann)
El Periodico USA Education April 12, 2024

From ‘A Million Miles Away’ to Edinburg

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Former NASA astronaut and real-life inspiration behind the movie sensation, “A Million Miles Away,” Jose Hernandez will launch UTRGV’s
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El Periodico USA Business April 11, 2024

Edinburg City Council Approves Facade And Lot Improvement Program Recipients

Edinburg, TX—Big improvements are coming to Edinburg! At their recent meeting, the Edinburg City Council unanimously approved the selected recipients
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Dr. Jesus H. Chavez
El Periodico USA Education April 11, 2024

Brownsville ISD Appoints Dr. Jesus H. Chavez as New Superintendent

Brownsville, Texas– The Brownsville Independent School District (Brownsville ISD) announces today the appointment of Dr. Jesus H. Chavez as the
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El Periodico USA Local Events April 11, 2024

Palm City Tattoo Expo in McAllen

The 3rd Annual Palm City Tattoo Expo is set to return to McAllen, Texas, showcasing the diverse talents of tattoo
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Richard Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge FB
El Periodico USA Community News April 11, 2024

Drought Disaster Declared In Hidalgo County

EDINBURG, Texas – Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez has issued a disaster declaration due to the ongoing drought. The declaration
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El Periodico USA Community Events April 11, 2024

DHR HEALTH ATV Injury Prevention course

Edinburg, Texas—In just the last few years, the Rio Grande Valley region has experienced a significant increase in ATV (All-Terrain
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El Periodico USA Local News April 10, 2024

Governor Abbott Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Training Center

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the groundbreaking of Texas A&M University’s South Texas Workforce Development Project advanced manufacturing training facility
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El Periodico USA Community Events April 10, 2024

UTRGV School of Nursing students to host community health fair in Brownsville

Tawny Turner BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Get ready to “Spring into a Healthy Future” with a community health fair, hosted by UTRGV School of
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“From week one, I discovered the Latino Theatre Initiatives (LTI), a student organization that put plays together. And not only to the university, but they had travel shows,” Alvarado said. (Courtesy Photo)
El Periodico USA Local News April 10, 2024

UTRGV Theater Alumna Opens Her Own Acting Studio

Amanda Alaniz RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– Maria Alvarado, a UTRGV theater performance graduate from Edinburg and now a local business owner,
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El Periodico USA Community Events April 10, 2024

Women’s Golf in 17th After First Day of Bobcat Desert Classic

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women’s golf team sits in 17th place after the first day of
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