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El Periodico USA Staff Awards December 10, 2024

Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing

Office of Public Affairs | U.S. Department of Justice | Press Release Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 10, 2024

Federal Protections for Servicemembers Reinforced

Office of Public Affairs | U.S. Department of Justice | Press Release The Justice Department and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 10, 2024

Lenacapavir Injection Lowers HIV Risk by 96%

HIV remains a significant global public health challenge. Despite advancements in treatment, the virus continues to affect millions, and prevention
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 9, 2024

Serving Our Own

UTRGV School of Medicine’s Student-Run Clinic providing free healthcare services to underserved communities By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga Across the open fields
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 9, 2024

Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges” was
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 9, 2024

State Emergency Response Resources For Potential Flash Floods

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 9, 2024

Young drug dealer admits to having weapon for “protection”

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release An 18-year-old Alamo resident has pleaded guilty to utilizing a
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 7, 2024

Football Signs Six for 2025

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) head football coach Travis Bush announced on Wednesday the addition of six student-athletes for
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 7, 2024

Vehicle Safety Inspection Changes Take Effect January 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program – which eliminate most
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News December 7, 2024

DOJ Regulations for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Office of Public Affairs | U.S. Department of Justice | Press Release The Justice Department today announced it has submitted
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