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El Periodico USA Staff Politics September 6, 2025

Texas Legislature Approves Mid-Decade Redistricting Map Favoring Republicans

Austin, Texas — The Texas Legislature has signed off on a new congressional redistricting plan aimed at shifting five additional
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El Periodico USA Staff Opinion September 6, 2025

From the Pigeons’ Perch to the Chancellor’s Suite: Why Students Still Come First

By Glenn Hegar Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System   I still remember my very first Aggie football game.
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El Periodico USA Staff Media Releases September 5, 2025

STHS Behavioral Hosting ‘Chalk The Walk’ Suicide Prevention Event To Unite The Rio Grande Valley

This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, STHS Behavioral is bringing community members together to help spread hope and inspiration through chalk
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News September 5, 2025

Texas Legislature Ends Second Special Session with GOP Victories

The Texas Legislature adjourned its second special session late Wednesday in the House and shortly after midnight in the Senate,
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El Periodico USA Staff Media Releases September 5, 2025

Hidalgo County Health Department and OnMed Open First CareStation Providing No-Cost Primary Care to Residents

McAllen, TX — The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department (HCHD), in partnership with OnMed, celebrated the opening of the
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured September 5, 2025

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Texas Law Requiring the Ten Commandments in Classrooms

Austin, Texas — A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a controversial new Texas law
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El Periodico USA Staff Politics September 5, 2025

State Sen. Brandon Creighton Named Sole Finalist for Texas Tech University System Chancellor

Austin, Texas — The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents has unanimously selected State Senator Brandon Creighton (R–Conroe) as
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El Periodico USA Staff Local Events and News September 5, 2025

McAllen Chamber of Commerce Announces Board Leadership Transitions on Board of Directors

McAllen, TX – The McAllen Chamber of Commerce announces important leadership transitions within its Board of Directors, recognizing outgoing leaders while
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El Periodico USA Staff Local Events and News September 5, 2025

City of McAllen Names Irma Chapa as Public Information Director

Veteran communicator brings decades of public and private sector experience to lead citywide communications.   The City of McAllen is
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El Periodico USA Staff Education September 4, 2025

PSJA ISD to Host the 3rd Annual PSJA College & Career Tailgate at PSJA Stadium

Pharr- Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD will be hosting its 3rd Annual PSJA College & Career Tailgate at the PSJA North ECHS
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