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City of Pharr Awarded HBI Grant (Pictured L to R): Commissioner Bobby Carrillo, Commissioner Dr. Ramiro Caballero, Commissioner Michael Pacheco, Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, Maxine P. Vieyra, South Texas Alzheimer's Program Manager, Gregory Sciuto, Region 7 Leader and Executive Director, San Antonio & South Texas, Dr. Cynthia Gutierrez, the Director of Public Health for the City of Pharr, Commissioner Daniel Chavez, and Commissioner Ricardo Medina.
El Periodico USA Local News March 1, 2024

City of Pharr Awarded Healthy Brain Initiative Grant

Pharr, Texas—The city of Pharr was selected by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Association of County and City Health
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Through resilience, commitment and determination is how South Texas College alumna Jennifer Breneman finally fulfilled her lifelong dream to obtain a Medical Coding certificate this past year.
El Periodico USA Community News March 1, 2024

Woman Fulfills Lifelong Education Dream

Selene Rodriguez It is with resilience, commitment and determination that South Texas College alumna Jennifer Breneman finally fulfilled her lifelong
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South Texas College and National University (NU), a San Diego-based university specializing in online learning, have signed into a partnership to provide Tuition Discount Scholarships to STC students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree.
El Periodico USA Education March 1, 2024

STC & National University partner to provide Tuition Discount Scholarships

Amanda Sotelo South Texas College and National University (NU), a San Diego-based university specializing in online learning, have signed into
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El Periodico USA Local News February 29, 2024

City of Mission Annual Trash Bash

Be a hero and join us for a city-wide clean-up! Volunteer registration is now open! The first 250 volunteers to
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El Periodico USA Community Events February 29, 2024

Ultimate Winter Texan Fiesta experience!

Get ready for the ultimate Winter Texan Fiesta experience! Join the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce on Friday, March 1st
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El Periodico USA Shelters February 29, 2024

Low-Cost Community Pet Clinic

The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society hosts monthly community clinics for RGV residents. RGVHS provides discounted vaccinations and medications for both
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Local artist Yolanda Cantu meticulously crafted this artwork titled Gift of Life.
El Periodico USA Featured February 29, 2024

DHR Health Honors “National Donor Day”

Local artist Yolanda Cantu
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El Periodico USA Health Guide February 28, 2024

Transforming Your Health One Meditation at a Time

In today’s fast-paced world, feeling anxious, tense, and worried can be overwhelming as well as detrimental to one’s health. A
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El Periodico USA Community News February 28, 2024

Hidalgo County celebrates Petra Pardo Salinas as she marks her 100th Birthday

Edinburg, TX—On February 6, 2024, Commissioner Ellie Torres of Hidalgo County Precinct 4, along with the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court,
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El Periodico USA Culture February 28, 2024

Fiesta Edinburg Parade to Honor “Texas Legends” with Parade Theme

The Fiesta Edinburg Planning Committee is thrilled to unveil the theme for this year’s eagerly awaited parade: “Texas Legends.” On
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