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El Periodico USA Staff Awards October 23, 2025

Burlington Stores to celebrate new store, donate $5K to school teachers

Burlington Stores, the national discount retailer offering low prices every day on brand name merchandise, and AdoptAClassroom.org, a national non-profit
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events October 22, 2025

McAllen Icons Honored in Día de los Muertos Celebration

Mike Allen, Joe Vera, Kirk Clark The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and McAllen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will host a
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 21, 2025

New grant will provide vital resources for homeless children

In its continuing mission to break down obstacles toward learning, McAllen ISD has received a grant to help students from
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News September 16, 2025

“Continuing Challenges in the ECOD: City Cuts Power to Unsafe Establishments”

Last week, in close coordination with public safety partners, the City of McAllen disconnected electrical service to more than a
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events August 26, 2025

McAllen ISD launches new program for adults to earn high school diploma

McAllen ISD is now offering a free diploma completion program for adults. Called the Step-up Program, it is designed specifically
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards August 21, 2025

McAllen ISD earns highest grade in the state accountability system

McAllen ISD has earned an “A” Rating from the state of Texas. This was achieved through the state accountability system
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El Periodico USA Staff Education August 20, 2025

McAllen ISD theatre arts teacher named Regional Teacher of the Year

Isidro Lerma, a theatre arts teacher from McAllen ISD’s James “Nikki” Rowe High School, has earned Regional Secondary Teacher of
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El Periodico USA Staff Business August 18, 2025

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of North Rooth Road Siphon Project

McALLEN, TEXAS – Hidalgo County Precinct 4, in partnership with the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 1, celebrated the groundbreaking
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards August 16, 2025

STHS Mcallen Earns Comprehensive Level I Trauma Center Redesignation From The Texas Department Of State

STHS McAllen’s Level I Trauma Center plays a vital role as part of the South Texas Health System Trauma &
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 14, 2025

McAllen ISD Enforces New Restrictions on Personal Communication Devices in Compliance with State Law HB

In accordance with House Bill 1481, the McAllen Independent School District (McAllen ISD) has implemented a new policy restricting the
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