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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 17, 2025

Feds are opening more detention centers in Texas as Trump administration steps up deportations

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune “Feds are opening more detention centers in Texas as Trump administration steps up deportations”
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 17, 2025

U.S. nurses oppose confirmation of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

National Nurses United (NNU), the largest U.S. union and professional organization of registered nurses, calls on the U.S. Senate to
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 15, 2025

Inspiring the Future: A band director’s mission to elevate music education

MISSION, TEXAS– For Gabriel Molina, Head Band Director and teacher of the year for Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS), music
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards March 15, 2025

Rowe High earns top singing awards at San Antonio festival

McAllen ISD’s James “Nikki” Rowe High Choir earned Superior 1st Division ratings plus a Performance of Distinction recognition at the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 15, 2025

PSJA ISD Student Leaders Raise Over $10,000 to Support Cancer Fighters

PHARR – Student Council leaders from all six high schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) hosted
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 15, 2025

DHR Health Women’s Hospital Celebrates Milestone with 8,500 Robotic-Assisted Surgery Procedures

Edinburg, Texas: DHR Health Women’s Hospital has reached a major milestone, completing over 8,500 robotic-assisted surgeries focused on women’s health. The
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 14, 2025

What to know about the wartime authority Trump could use in mass deportations

The Alien Enemies Act has been used three times since its creation, each involving a declared war: the War of
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 14, 2025

McAllen ISD media team earns 15 state awards

McAllen ISD’s Marketing and Communications team earned 15 state awards in education communications this year. The awards were presented by
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 14, 2025

PSJA ISD Senior Leads Shattered Dreams Event in Collaboration with the District’s Police Department

PHARR – In a powerful effort to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving before the spring break
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 14, 2025

The Larger, Chilling Significance of the Mahmoud Khalil Case

Access online version of this press release HERE Washington, DC – The arrest and detention of Columbia University Palestinian activist and
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