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El Periodico USA Animal Welfare May 7, 2024

Gladys Porter Zoo Aza Accreditation

In a significant milestone for the Gladys Porter Zoo, located in Brownsville, Texas, the institution has been granted accreditation by
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UTRGV alum Jorge Medina is a graphic and multimedia art teacher at the IDEA Public School in Mission. (UTRGV Photo)
El Periodico USA Business May 6, 2024

UTRGV Alum Serves Up Tacos – And Advice – For Future Vaqueros

By Amanda Alaniz RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– Jorge Medina starts his day at 6:30 a.m., teaching students about graphic design at
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El Periodico USA Community News May 6, 2024

RGV Tax Preparers Convicted For $3M Tax Fraud Scheme

For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas McALLEN, Texas – Three local sisters have pleaded guilty to
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El Periodico USA Community News May 4, 2024

STC Graduate’s Daily Strive To A Paramedic Degree

Eager to help those in need, South Texas College graduate Sylvia Gonzalez has spent the last two years overcoming a
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El Periodico USA Community News May 3, 2024

Javier Neira Garcia Named to All-WAC First Team

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men’s golf team learned on Tuesday that senior Javier Neira
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El Periodico USA Community News May 2, 2024

HEALTH ADVISORY: Test patients with symptoms consistent with Cyclospora infection

Summary State health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration are currently preparing
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El Periodico USA Community News May 2, 2024

Three indicted for providing firearms to Cartel del Noreste

LAREDO, Texas – Three Laredo residents are charged with purchasing firearms for the cartel and transporting them to Mexico, announced
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El Periodico USA Community News May 2, 2024

Monte Cristo Rd. Under Construction: Drive Safely!

Attention, drivers! Monte Cristo Rd. between Alamo Rd. and Sharp Rd. is currently undergoing construction to bring about significant improvements.
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El Periodico USA Community News May 1, 2024

STC alumnus set to earn a doctorate in Occupational Therapy

For veteran and South Texas College alumnus and tutor Jose Cruz, the journey to his true passion may not have always been
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El Periodico USA Business May 1, 2024

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2024 Small Business Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today lauded the crucial role Texas’ 3.2 million small businesses play in our state’s innovative, thriving economy
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