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El Periodico USA Community News August 19, 2024

IMAS “El Estudio” New Interactive Exhibits

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest interactive exhibition, “El
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El Periodico USA Community News August 19, 2024

A New Outdoor Classroom in the Works

The McAllen Nature Center is abuzz with excitement as we embark on a new project aimed at enriching the learning
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El Periodico USA Community News August 17, 2024

Dove Roadway Extension Finished

The Dove Roadway Extension & Drainage Improvement Project is now complete & connects Bentsen Road to 41st Street, providing an
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El Periodico USA Community News August 17, 2024

Shaine Casas Day Declared

Commissioner Pepe Cabeza de Vaca proclaimed July 3, 2024, as: “Shaine Casas Day”. The honor was presented to Shaine’s mother.
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El Periodico USA Community News August 17, 2024

Men’s Soccer Defeats Coastal Bend College in Exhibition Match

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men’s soccer team defeated the Coastal Bend College Cougars
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El Periodico USA Community News August 17, 2024

UTRGV celebrates employee milestones

330 staff members recognized for five to 50 years of service By Karen Villarreal More than 300 UTRGV employees were
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El Periodico USA Animal Welfare August 17, 2024

The Birds and the Bats Project

In partnership with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 76, the McAllen Parks & Recreation Department is happy to recognize
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El Periodico USA Community News August 16, 2024

Health Director Reappointed to TDLR’s Registered Sanitarian Advisory Committee

Steven Kotsatos, City of Mission Health Director, has been reappointed to serve as the presiding officer of the Registered Sanitarian
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El Periodico USA Community News August 16, 2024

Honoring the Life and Mourning the Passing of Dolia Gonzalez

Today, we pause to honor the life and mourn the passing of Dolia Gonzalez, the beloved Gold Star mother of
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El Periodico USA Community News August 16, 2024

Wound Botulism Cases Associated with Injection Drug Use

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting two confirmed and one suspected case of botulism associated with injection
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