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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 10, 2025

Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune “Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 10, 2025

NextGen America Re-Launches Program to Build New Generation of Leaders

The Leaders Lab program ushers in the next generation of organizers through education. Washington, D.C. — Today, NextGen America announced the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 10, 2025

THECB greenlights UTRGV’s new School of Optometry and Doctor of Optometry degree

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has officially endorsed The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s proposal to launch a new
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 8, 2025

High school students gear up for Regional Science Bowl, eye national championship in D.C.

High school students from across the region are gearing up for a competition that could earn them a spot in
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 8, 2025

Advancements and aspirations at the UTRGV School of Medicine

As we continue through 2025, the UTRGV School of Medicine is building on its momentum and advancing its mission to transform
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 7, 2025

Erickson Invited to Elite 75 Future Head Coach Power Lunch

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men’s basketball team learned on this week that Associate Head Coach Brock
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 7, 2025

4th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts Benefiting Chef José Andrés’ World

— Legendary broadcaster and MLB Hall-of-Famer Jaime Jarrín brings celebrities and athletes together to raise money for wildfire-affected communities —
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 7, 2025

Expert ENT Care Expands at DHR Health with Four New ENT Specialists

McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville, Texas: Dedicated to expanding access to top-quality healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley, DHR Health proudly welcomes
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 6, 2025

Americans of All Backgrounds Stand Up for Immigrants and Against Trump Chaos and Cruelty

Washington, DC — This week, numerous businesses nationwide participated in “A Day Without Immigrants” in solidarity with their immigrant employees and community.
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 6, 2025

Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 extends Wednesday office hours

WESLACO – To better serve the community, Justice of the Peace Andrew Gonzalez will be extending his office hours beginning on
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