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El Periodico USA Community News October 12, 2024

UT Health RGV cancer expert advises early detection and care for breast cancer

By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers affecting women worldwide, with an estimated one in
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El Periodico USA Animal Welfare October 12, 2024

Celebrate Nature During National Wildlife Refuge Week

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites you to celebrate nature during National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 13-19, 2024. Enhance your well-being
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El Periodico USA Community News October 12, 2024

Focusing on Mental Health this October

October is filled with a focus on mental health education and depression awareness.  The entire month is filled with sharing
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El Periodico USA Awards October 12, 2024

Texas Municipal League Municipal Excellence Awards Finalist

We are thrilled to announce that the City of Mission has been selected as a finalist for the Texas Municipal
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El Periodico USA Business October 11, 2024

Governor Abbott Announces 9th Annual Texas HireAbility Campaign

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Governor’s Committee on People
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El Periodico USA Community News October 11, 2024

Education excellence in law enforcement

One year into her doctoral studies, South Texas College Instructor Jennifer Rosillo, was recently recognized with the Excellence Award by
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El Periodico USA Community News October 11, 2024

October 2024 Proclaimed as Fire Prevention Month

The Edinburg City Council has officially proclaimed October 2024 as Fire Prevention Month! This important initiative aims to raise awareness
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El Periodico USA Community News October 10, 2024

Graduate Medical Education physicians’ impact on healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley

UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates new residency program graduates By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga The UTRGV School of Medicine recently celebrated the
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El Periodico USA Awards October 10, 2024

$18.4M NIH grant awarded to establish cancer research center

By Maria Gonzalez UTRGV has received an $18.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish the
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El Periodico USA Community News October 10, 2024

TxDOT finalizes buyback of SH 288

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has completed the termination of the SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA). This historic
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