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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 3, 2025

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Launches Houston Task Force to Target Repeat Offenders

Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of a new “violent crimes task force” in Harris County, Texas, aimed at targeting
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 2, 2025

Israel’s Interception of the ‘Global Sumud’ Humanitarian Flotilla Sparks International Condemnation

On October 2, 2025, Israeli naval forces intercepted a flotilla made up of about 40 vessels carrying more than 400
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 2, 2025

Sánchez Garza Reelected to State Association Board

(Austin) — Sylvia Sánchez Garza of South Texas ISD has been reelected to a three-year term on the Texas Association
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 2, 2025

Mission CISD prioritizes safety: Committee confirms fencing completion and sets 2025–26 security priorities

MISSION, TEXAS— Mission Consolidated Independent School District’s Safety & Security Committee comprised of district leadership, parents, staff members, and partnering
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 2, 2025

PAWSitive Partnership: City of Mission’s Milo visits Mission CISD

MISSION, TEXAS– In a step toward tackling the youth mental health crisis, O’Grady Elementary has become the first Mission CISD campus
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards October 1, 2025

Eight Area Campuses Named 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools

Edinburg, Texas – Eight area campuses were named 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools, a statewide honor recognizing academic performance and measurable
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 1, 2025

Teacher Pay Gap Hits Record High in 2024, New Report Finds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Public school teachers are earning less than ever compared to their college-educated peers, according to a new
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News September 30, 2025

Dr. Joaquín Míchel Joins DHR Health Urology Institute, Expanding Access to Care

Edinburg, Texas: DHR Health, one of the largest physician-owned hospitals in the United States, proudly serving the Rio Grande Valley since
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News September 29, 2025

Five Decades of Learning: Alton Elementary honors its legacy and embraces the future with 50

MISSION, TEXAS– For 50 years, Alton Elementary has been at the heart of the community—and this week, that same community came
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards September 29, 2025

Winners Announced in H-E-B’s 12th Annual Quest for Texas Best Competition

Five Small Businesses Take Home $110,000 in Prize Money and Shelf Placement H-E-B announced the winners of its 12th Annual H-E-B
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