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McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez during a news conference Monday, March 11, 2024, at the McAllen Police Department. (Dina Arevalo | The Monitor)
El Periodico USA Featured March 12, 2024

McAllen police shoot knife-wielding man at police station

McALLEN — On Monday, McAllen police encountered a man brandishing two knives and issuing threats upon entering the police department
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El Periodico USA Local News March 12, 2024

Decreased voter turnout across the Valley

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — The primary elections determined the contenders for the upcoming general election in November, while those who
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El Periodico USA Community News March 12, 2024

Texas health centers expand services thanks to $19.3 million in grants

An additional $40 million is available this year Health centers across Texas are offering expanded services to underserved and uninsured
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El Periodico USA Community News March 12, 2024

Edinburg CISD student advances to national spelling bee competition

Mia Morales EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg student placed 1st place at the Regional Spelling Bee and advanced to
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El Periodico USA Featured March 12, 2024

What is ADHD

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into
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El Periodico USA Featured March 12, 2024

Texas Tobacco Quitline service enhancements

Texans overcoming tobacco addiction can now access more cessation tools through the Texas Department of State Health Services’ Texas Tobacco
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El Periodico USA Local Events March 12, 2024

Eddie’s Safari Run

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El Periodico USA Local News March 12, 2024

Hundreds rally outside Texas Capitol to protest SB 4

Senate Bill 4 would allow state and local law enforcement to arrest and send people who they think entered the
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El Periodico USA Featured March 11, 2024

How Much Screen Time Is Too Much For Adults?

Kristen Fischer Unlike the guidelines for children, there are currently no guidelines for how much screen time adults should average
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El Periodico USA Community News March 11, 2024

McAllen in Top 5 for Affordable Cities to Visit in Texas

McAllen has once again landed in the top 5 of another state list; this time, a ranking of cities in
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