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El Periodico USA Staff Awards October 22, 2025

The Beat Goes On: Mission CISD bands advance to area competition

MISSION, TEXAS– Months of rehearsals, musical refinement, and precision marching paid off for Mission CISD’s award-winning bands. Both the Veterans Memorial
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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 Awards October 21, 2025

“This Is Just the Beginning”: Edcouch-Elsa, PSJA, Weslaco Alumni Step Into Internships With DHR Health

Edinburg, Texas – Four alumni representing Edcouch–Elsa ISD, Pharr–San Juan–Alamo (PSJA) ISD, and Weslaco ISD were recognized on Oct. 17, 2025,
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards October 21, 2025

STC 4th annual Hackathon introduces students to technological ‘tsunami’ for communities

Joey Gomez MCALLEN, TEXAS – South Texas College’s Cybersecurity program recently celebrated its signature Hackathon event created to inspire students and
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El Periodico USA Staff Education October 21, 2025

Something’s Cooking: New menu items bring fresh flavors to Mission CISD

MISSION, TEXAS– From smoky brisket to spicy mango habanero wings, Mission CISD cafeterias are dishing out flavors that are turning lunchtime
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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 October 17, 2025

Leading with Heart: Mission CISD’s Hiram Burguete elected VASBO President

MISSION, TEXAS– Mission CISD is showing that great leadership isn’t just about the bottom line, it’s about lifting others to the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 16, 2025

Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing over “inciting violence”

By Ayden Runnels and Lindsey Byman, The Texas Tribune “Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News October 16, 2025

Launching into the Future: Mission CISD Opens applications for the Future Ready Schools Committee

MISSION, TEXAS— To prepare students for the next decade in an ever-changing world, Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) is launching
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards October 16, 2025

Mission CISD celebrates over 30 Summer Graduates from Mission High School and Veterans Memorial High

MISSION, TEXAS– Summer may be over, but for more than 30 Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) students, a new chapter
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