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Gerardo “Jerry” Alanis. (CBS 4 News File Photo)
El Periodico USA Community News March 20, 2024

Progreso mayor arrested on federal drug charges

PROGRESO, TEXAS— On Monday morning, officials from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended Progreso Mayor Gerardo “Jerry” Alanis, 31,
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UTRGV School of Medicine fourth-year medical student, Alyssa Villanueva, celebrates her residency match to UT Austin Dell Medical School where she will be a resident physician in pediatrics. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)
El Periodico USA Community News March 19, 2024

UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates Match Day with soon-to-be physicians

Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS –An almost silent buzz filled the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg on Friday
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Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr.
El Periodico USA Community Events March 19, 2024

Coffee with the Mayor

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. is set to host his second Coffee with the Mayor event on Wednesday, March 20,
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El Periodico USA Community News March 19, 2024

Deadly Crash in Edinburg Under Investigation

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released the identity of the driver who tragically lost his life in
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El Periodico USA Community News March 19, 2024

Secretary Nelson Marks One Year Since Confirmation

AUSTIN—Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson marked on March 15th one year since she was unanimously confirmed by the Texas
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El Periodico USA Community News March 18, 2024

Release of roughly 12M gallons of raw sewage from Mexico into U.S. postponed

Salvador Rivera SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Earlier this week, the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) announced a sewage
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El Periodico USA Community News March 16, 2024

McAllen’s Vision Zero: A Community Effort for Safer Streets

McAllen, Texas – In a bold initiative to prioritize safety on its roadways, the City of McAllen proudly announces its
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Statement of Mutual Cooperation Signing
El Periodico USA Community News March 16, 2024

Governor Abbott Signs Statement Of Mutual Cooperation With The United Kingdom

Austin, Texas Press Release, Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott Governor Greg Abbott today signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation
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El Periodico USA Business March 15, 2024

Harlingen EDC Hosting One-Stop-Shop Event

The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is thrilled to announce a unique event aimed at providing all the information needed
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Sgt. Jacob Pratt- Facebook
El Periodico USA Community News March 15, 2024

Sole Survivor of Fatal Helicopter Crash in Recovery

A National Guard helicopter crashed last Friday in La Grulla, Texas, claiming the lives of three individuals and leaving one
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