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El Periodico USA Community News September 30, 2024

UTRGV Valley physician brings innovative depression therapy to Valley patients

September celebrates Women in Medicine and Science Month By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga In Mexican culture, a “curandero” is a traditional healer known for
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El Periodico USA Community News September 30, 2024

Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed for October 6-12

The Mission City Council has officially proclaimed October 6-12, 2024, as Fire Prevention Week, embracing the vital theme, “Smoke Alarms,
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El Periodico USA Community News September 28, 2024

U.S. News and World Report: UTRGV No. 1 in Texas public universities for social mobility

University excels at helping students graduate and improve their economic standing By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa When it comes to transforming
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El Periodico USA Awards September 28, 2024

Edinburg Parks & Rec Wins Platinum Member City Award at TAAF Conference

We are thrilled to announce that Edinburg Parks & Recreation has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Member City Award at
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El Periodico USA Community News September 28, 2024

UTRGV researchers developing drugs to fight pancreatic and prostate cancer

By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga Researchers at the UTRGV School of Medicine are at the forefront of developing novel drug therapies for
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El Periodico USA Community News September 28, 2024

Enhancements for Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday enhancements to Robert & Janet Vackar
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El Periodico USA Awards September 28, 2024

From Victory to Venture: UTRGV Enactus champions set out for Kazakhstan

By Amanda Alaniz UTRGV Enactus student members will be travelling more than 7,000 miles across the world in October to
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El Periodico USA Community News September 27, 2024

First Lady Abbott Congratulates Outstanding Women In Texas Government 2024 Honorees

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release First Lady Cecilia Abbott congratulated the Outstanding Women in
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El Periodico USA Community News September 27, 2024

Repeat offender imprisoned for child pornography

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release A 43-year-old McAllen resident has been sent back to prison
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El Periodico USA Community News September 27, 2024

RGV tax preparers sent to prison for $3M tax fraud scheme

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release Three local sisters have been sentenced for their roles in
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