1. Home / 
  2. Community News

Community News

Kelsey Baker UTRGV
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 2, 2024

Expanding research opportunities for Valley medical students

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – Dr. Kelsey Baker, assistant dean of Pre-Clerkships and assistant professor of Neuroscience at the UTRGV School of
Read More
Dr. Murad Moqbel, assistant professor and program director in the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business Camp; Entrepreneurship Master of Science in Business Analytics, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at the Mathematics Camp; General Classrooms building in Edinburg, Texas.
El Periodico USA Staff Business April 2, 2024

UTRGV MS in Business Analytics ranks 4th in Texas

Karen Villarreal RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– Dr. Murad Moqbel, program director for UTRGV’s Master of Science in Business Analytics, says “data
Read More
PVAS FB
El Periodico USA Staff Animal Welfare April 2, 2024

URGENT COMMUNITY PLEA: 93 Dogs Desperately Need Your Help!

Palm Valley Animal Society is facing a critical situation with 93 dogs that urgently require assistance after being rescued from
Read More
Dr. Rene Luna, a distinguished expert in Robotic Surgical Gynecology, celebrated the milestone of completing his 1,000th robotic surgical procedure on March 20, 2024. Pictured center, with his white coat on, is Dr. Luna with the proud DHR Health surgical tech team.
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 1, 2024

Rene Luna, MD, celebrates 1,000th Robotic Surgical Procedure

Edinburg, Texas— Dr. Rene Luna, an esteemed Robotic Surgical Gynecology Specialist, proudly commemorated the successful completion of his 1,000th robotic surgical
Read More
Stephanie Kasper, program manager in the UTRGV College of Sciences School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences, on Monday, March 4, 2024 in Edinburg, Texas. Her work includes the management of UTRGV’s Hub of Prosperity Farm and the Agroecology Research Garden.
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 1, 2024

UTRGV’s Stephanie Kasper, On The Importance Of Women In Agriculture

Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– From planting crops to filling out paperwork for farm funding, there is no job
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 1, 2024

UTRGV Doctor Offers Eye Safety Tips For April 8 Solar Eclipse

Karen Villarreal RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– If you plan to watch the last total eclipse of the 21st century on April 8,  you
Read More
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 30, 2024

PSJA ISD Unveils New School Safety & Security Center with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

ALAMO – Pharr-San-Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) showcased its commitment to student and staff well-being with the inauguration of
Read More
Image courtesy of the City of Edinburg
El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 30, 2024

Edinburg PD successful Spring Break DWI campaign

Edinburg PD unit involved in minor DWI crash highlights importance of the Make a Plan campaign Edinburg, TX – Throughout March, the
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Business March 30, 2024

Grand Opening: Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply

Get ready to mark your calendars and join us for the grand opening of Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply! It’s
Read More
UTRGV Archival Photo by Jennifer Galindo
El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 30, 2024

Healthy Mujeres program providing services to underserved Valley women since 2017

Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MARCH 27, 2024 – More than 1,600 women in the Rio Grande Valley received
Read More