1. Home / 
  2. Community News

Community News

El Periodico USA Staff Awards April 18, 2025

PSJA Memorial Early College High School Student Council Earns National Recognition

ALAMO – Demonstrating outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to both school and community, the PSJA Memorial Early College High School
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 17, 2025

Vanessa Cárdenas Reacts to Trump and Bukele Meeting

Access online version of this press release HERE Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Awards April 17, 2025

STHS McAllen Names Idea Los Encinos Academy Fifth Grader Sunnie Bennett As The Winner Of

After receiving more than 100 submissions from children across the Rio Grande Valley, STHS McAllen officially revealed the winning name
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 17, 2025

Hidalgo County Drainage Projects approved by TWDB in final FIF Prioritization List Projects are critical

The Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 (HCDD1) is proud to announce the advancement of two critical flood mitigation projects
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 17, 2025

Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Removal of Climate and Environmental Justice Websites and Data

A group of environmental and science organizations, represented by Public Citizen Litigation Group, today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s removal
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 17, 2025

ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals Information About Plans to Expand ICE Detention Facilities Nationwide

Documents show ICE seeking to expand detention facilities already in use, open new facilities in 10 states across the Midwest
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 17, 2025

McAllen Delegation Forges Stronger Ties with Queretaro, Mexico through Trade Mission

City of McAllen enhancing partnership with State of Queretaro to promote international development, attract foreign investment, improve trade, strengthen economic
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Awards April 16, 2025

PSJA ISD Named Large School District Winner in Statewide Health Competition for the Seventh Consecutive

PHARR – For the seventh consecutive year, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA IAD) has earned 1st Place in the Large
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 16, 2025

Potential Market Manipulation, Insider Trading Related to Tariff Pause Must Be Investigated

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Warren (D-MA), Sen. Wyden (D-OR), and Sen. Schiff (D-CA) sent a
Read More
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 16, 2025

Lawyers’ Committee, NAACP, League of Women Voters and Equal Justice Society File Brief Opposing Executive

Brief Centers Racial Justice and Constitutional History in Defense of Birthright Citizenship WASHINGTON, DC – The NAACP was joined by the League
Read More