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El Periodico USA Business November 14, 2024

Enhancing Texas Border Connectivity and Economic Development

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, who serves as Chair of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC), led today’s meeting
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El Periodico USA Community News November 13, 2024

U.S.-Mexico water agreement might bring relief to parched South Texas

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “U.S.-Mexico water agreement might bring relief to parched South Texas” was first published by
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El Periodico USA Community News November 13, 2024

Veteran finds second purpose in Psychology and mentorship

After dedicating 20 years to the Marine Corps, retired Chief Warrant Officer 2 Baldemar Pardo is now embarking on a
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El Periodico USA Awards November 13, 2024

Biology professor receives faculty spotlight

South Texas College (STC) Professor of Biology MD Zaman, Ph.D., recently received a 2024 faculty spotlight award. The recognition highlights
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El Periodico USA Community News November 13, 2024

Texas’ 90,000 DACA recipients can sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage — for now

By Xiomara Moore, The Texas Tribune “Texas’ 90,000 DACA recipients can sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage — for
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El Periodico USA Community News November 13, 2024

Texas A&M regents overrule faculty, cut 52 “low-producing” programs including LGBTQ+ studies minor

By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune “Texas A&M regents overrule faculty, cut 52 “low-producing” programs including LGBTQ+ studies minor” was
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El Periodico USA Community News November 12, 2024

UTRGV celebrated National First-Generation College Celebration Day

UTRGV celebrated National First-Generation College Celebration Day By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) joins
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El Periodico USA Community News November 12, 2024

Mother of five transforms her life through STC’s nursing programs

Owning a home was once an impossible dream for devoted mother and wife Sanjuanita Ibarra, who, through the encouragement and
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El Periodico USA Community News November 12, 2024

Texas Ramps Up Border Security Efforts To Repel Potential Mass Migration

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety
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El Periodico USA Community News November 11, 2024

Paralegal apprenticeship for high schoolers

South Texas College and South Texas ISD have introduced their first Paralegal Assistant Apprenticeship program dedicated to providing students with
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