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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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El Periodico USA Community News September 27, 2024

UTRGV Athletics Launches Rally the Valley NIL Exchange

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics launched on Tuesday a comprehensive Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)
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El Periodico USA Business September 27, 2024

Miss A, Candeeland and More Coming to La Plaza Mall

La Plaza is excited to announce that the beauty retailer Miss A will join its dynamic lineup of retailers, and is
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El Periodico USA Community News September 26, 2024

Governor Abbott Champions Texas’ Economic Development

Governor Greg Abbott championed Texas’ success at attracting and expanding economic development projects across the state and in the Rio
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El Periodico USA Community News September 26, 2024

Edcouch City Manager Fired Following Federal Bribery Charges

City leaders in Edcouch, Texas, have made the decision to terminate City Manager Victor De La Cruz following his recent
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El Periodico USA Community News September 25, 2024

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

The Edinburg City Council hosted a special proclamation to recognize September 25th as the National Day of Remembrance for Murder
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El Periodico USA Community News September 25, 2024

UTRGV expands accredited health-focused programs to Laredo

By Karen Villarreal UTRGV celebrated the third anniversary of the University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo on Sept. 18
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El Periodico USA Awards September 25, 2024

UTRGV named ‘2024 Great College to Work For’

By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa UTRGV continues to set the standard for excellence — not just in education, but also in
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El Periodico USA Community News September 25, 2024

In Texas visit, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff raises more than $1 million

By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune “In Texas visit, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff raises more than $1 million” was first
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