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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 1, 2025

Thin majority of Texas House signs on to support voucher bill

By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune “Thin majority of Texas House signs on to support voucher bill” was first published
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 1, 2025

Overhaul of schools’ STAAR test proposed by Texas House bill

By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune “Overhaul of schools’ STAAR test proposed by Texas House bill” was first published by
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 1, 2025

Texas Senate bill would give public school teachers free pre-K and raises based on experience

By Jaden Edison and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune “Texas Senate bill would give public school teachers free pre-K and
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 1, 2025

With “Report to Deport” Registry and “Oligarchy Visa” Plans, Trump Administration Offers Disturbing Encapsulation of

Access online version of this press release HERE Washington, DC — Two new immigration policy plans from the Trump administration encapsulate
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 1, 2025

Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children, and it’s getting worse

By Kim Krisberg, Public Health Watch “Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children, and it’s getting worse” was first
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards March 1, 2025

PSJA ISD Recognized with numerous State Awards for outstanding communications efforts

PHARR – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) received multiple statewide awards for outstanding communications and public relations at
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 28, 2025

Trump to Declare English as the Official Language of the United States

In a historic move, President Donald Trump will sign an executive order today designating English as the official language of
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 28, 2025

Why two border counties are joining Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star after migration slows

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “Why two border counties are joining Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star after migration
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 28, 2025

Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration to Challenge Anti-DEI Executive Orders

Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration to Challenge Anti-DEI Executive Orders on Behalf of Nonprofit Serving Diverse Group of Women
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 28, 2025

First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak

By Jayme Lozano Carver and Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune “First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak” was first
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