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South Texas College hosted more than 60 participants from community colleges statewide as part of Catch the Next-Ascender’s spring seminar. The seminar led by Dr. Anna Alaniz (center), STC English faculty, covered current trends, challenges and opportunities in higher education.
El Periodico USA Community Events April 8, 2024

STC Hosts Spring Seminar Dedicated To Empowering Latino Students And Faculty

South Texas College recently trained college instructors across Texas during its first Catch the Next-Ascender Spring Seminar to implement an
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El Periodico USA Community News April 8, 2024

Edinburg Named Finalist In 2024 All-America City Award

Edinburg, TX- The City of Edinburg has been named one of the twenty finalists for the prestigious 2024 All-America City Award
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El Periodico USA Community News April 6, 2024

Edinburg City Council Approves Asphalt Paving Project At Ebony Hills Golf Course

Edinburg, TX – In the April 2, 2024, meeting, the Edinburg City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Renoworks Facility Solutions for
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El Periodico USA Community News April 6, 2024

Mission Resident Sent To Prison For Hauling 32 People In Horse Trailer

A 34-year-old Mission resident has been sentenced following his conviction for transportation of undocumented aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S.
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Omar Ochoa
El Periodico USA Community News April 6, 2024

Edinburg City Attorney To Step Down

Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg announces the forthcoming departure of Omar Ochoa from his position as City Attorney after
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Francisco Isaias Rodriguez
El Periodico USA Community News April 6, 2024

Laredo Resident Charged With Possession Of Machine Gun

LAREDO, Texas – A 27-year-old man has been indicted for possession of a machine gun, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S.
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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
El Periodico USA Community News April 5, 2024

McAllen Pastor Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

Bishop Daniel E. Flores’ Statement to the People of the Diocese of Brownsville It is with a heavy heart that
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The Brownsville Chamber FB
El Periodico USA Community News April 5, 2024

Veterans International Bridge Expansion Completed

The Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates is one of three international bridges that span the Mexico–United States border between
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South Texas College students Dinah and Sarai Sanchez, have not only innovated the Rio Grande Valley with their freeze-dried products but are also gearing up to become vocational nurses this summer.
El Periodico USA Business April 5, 2024

STC nursing students make history with unique candy store

What started as a simple idea to cover tuition costs has now transformed into a thriving business for South Texas
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El Periodico USA Community News April 5, 2024

City of Hidalgo Police Department Approved as Law Enforcement Training Academy by TCOLE

HIDALGO, TEXAS– The City of Hidalgo is proud to announce that the Hidalgo Police Department has been approved as an
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