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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 18, 2025

Chairman Ramón Romero, Jr. Responds to Passage of Senate Bill 2: “One Call Did It

State Representative Ramón Romero, Jr., Chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC), issued the following statement in response to
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 18, 2025

McAllen Mourns and Honors Assistant City Manager Joe Vera

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Assistant City Manager Joe Vera early Wednesday morning. Joe
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 18, 2025

McAllen ISD sending 5 students to compete in state visual arts

Visual art creations stem from the imagination of the artist. Now, five McAllen ISD students with rich imaginations and talent
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards April 18, 2025

PSJA Memorial Early College High School Student Council Earns National Recognition

ALAMO – Demonstrating outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to both school and community, the PSJA Memorial Early College High School
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 17, 2025

Vanessa Cárdenas Reacts to Trump and Bukele Meeting

Access online version of this press release HERE Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards April 17, 2025

STHS McAllen Names Idea Los Encinos Academy Fifth Grader Sunnie Bennett As The Winner Of

After receiving more than 100 submissions from children across the Rio Grande Valley, STHS McAllen officially revealed the winning name
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 17, 2025

Hidalgo County Drainage Projects approved by TWDB in final FIF Prioritization List Projects are critical

The Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 (HCDD1) is proud to announce the advancement of two critical flood mitigation projects
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 17, 2025

Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Removal of Climate and Environmental Justice Websites and Data

A group of environmental and science organizations, represented by Public Citizen Litigation Group, today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s removal
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 17, 2025

ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals Information About Plans to Expand ICE Detention Facilities Nationwide

Documents show ICE seeking to expand detention facilities already in use, open new facilities in 10 states across the Midwest
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 17, 2025

McAllen Delegation Forges Stronger Ties with Queretaro, Mexico through Trade Mission

City of McAllen enhancing partnership with State of Queretaro to promote international development, attract foreign investment, improve trade, strengthen economic
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