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El Periodico USA Community News October 28, 2024

STC student finds purpose in Pharmacy Technology, aspires to make a difference

After years of exploring various career paths, South Texas College student Kelsie Medina unexpectedly found the perfect fit in Pharmacy Technology, with
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El Periodico USA Community Events October 26, 2024

STC Foundation hosts Gala, thanks college donors

The South Texas College Foundation recently hosted its second annual Foundation Gala. The sold-out event raised nearly $200,000, with all proceeds
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El Periodico USA Awards October 26, 2024

Brownsville SPI International Airport Named Finalist For Accessible Airports Award

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) has been named a finalist for the prestigious Accessible Airports Award at the
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El Periodico USA Community News October 26, 2024

Minimally-Invasive Robotic Surgery Now Available at Knapp Medical Center

Dr. Ernesto Garza performs Mid-Valley’s 1st state-of-the-art “da Vinci Xi” robotic surgery; to benefit patients needing wide range of surgeries Knapp
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El Periodico USA Community News October 26, 2024

STC alum rises from migrant roots to become a successful therapist

After spending most of his life away from home, working as a migrant in the fields, Jesus Gonzalez transformed his
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El Periodico USA Community News October 26, 2024

Governor Abbott Highlights Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths Decrease In Texas

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott highlighted new data published by the Texas Department
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El Periodico USA Community News October 26, 2024

Three UTRGV students to serve on state advisory committees for THECB

By Amanda Alaniz Three UTRGV students have been chosen to be student representatives on advisory committees for the Texas Higher Education
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El Periodico USA Awards October 25, 2024

UTRGV receives $500,000 for Manufacturing Incubator

Federal funding, secured by Congresswoman De La Cruz, to boost advanced manufacturing and retain local talent in the Valley By
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El Periodico USA Community News October 25, 2024

Texas Secretary Nelson reminds voters to check their ballots before finalizing their vote

As Texans go to the polls for early voting ahead of the November 5 election, Secretary Nelson encourages voters to
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El Periodico USA Community News October 25, 2024

South Texan sent to prison for receiving child porn via messaging app

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release McALLEN, Texas – A 21-year-old resident of Edinburg has been
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