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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 23, 2025

Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homes

By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune “Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homes” was first
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 22, 2025

PSJA ISD Staff Unite for 2025-2026 Convocation: Not All Heroes Wear Capes

EDINBURG – The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) officially kicked off the 2025-2026 School Year with its annual
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 22, 2025

Lawmakers are debating GOP congressional maps. What does redistricting mean for Texans?

By Colleen DeGuzman and María Méndez, The Texas Tribune “Lawmakers are debating GOP congressional maps. What does redistricting mean for
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards August 22, 2025

PSJA ISD Stadium Voted Readers’ Choice Favorite, Seating 12,000 Fans and Showcasing Community Pride

PHARR – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) is proud to announce that its school sports stadium has been
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 21, 2025

Rep. Nicole Collier spends night on Texas House floor after refusing police escort

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune “Rep. Nicole Collier spends night on Texas House floor after refusing police escort” was
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 21, 2025

DHR Health Nationally Recognized by American Heart Association for Commitment to High-Quality Stroke Care

EDINBURG, TX— DHR Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus and Target: Stroke
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 21, 2025

New funding brings cancer screenings to more uninsured women in rural Texas

The CPRIT grant supports expanded access to breast, cervical and liver cancer screenings in 25 counties BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Thousands of
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El Periodico USA Staff Animal Welfare August 20, 2025

Service Dog Bam Bam Reunited with Owner After Citywide Search

CHICAGO, IL – Bam Bam, the 14‑year‑old dachshund who serves as both a service and emotional support dog to Angel Santiago—a
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 20, 2025

City of McAllen Advises Residents on Main & Jay Drainage Improvements

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: As the City of McAllen continues improving drainage throughout the city, the Main & Jay Drainage project
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 20, 2025

STISD continues serving free meals for all students during 2025-2026 school year

MERCEDES – All students at South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will eat breakfast and lunch for free during the
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