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Former NASA astronaut and real-life inspiration behind the movie sensation, “A Million Miles Away,” Jose Hernandez will launch UTRGV’s Spring 2024 Distinguished Speaker Series. (Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann)
El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 12, 2024

From ‘A Million Miles Away’ to Edinburg

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Former NASA astronaut and real-life inspiration behind the movie sensation, “A Million Miles Away,” Jose Hernandez will launch UTRGV’s
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Dr. Jesus H. Chavez
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 11, 2024

Brownsville ISD Appoints Dr. Jesus H. Chavez as New Superintendent

Brownsville, Texas– The Brownsville Independent School District (Brownsville ISD) announces today the appointment of Dr. Jesus H. Chavez as the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 11, 2024

DHR HEALTH ATV Injury Prevention course

Edinburg, Texas—In just the last few years, the Rio Grande Valley region has experienced a significant increase in ATV (All-Terrain
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 10, 2024

UTRGV School of Nursing students to host community health fair in Brownsville

Tawny Turner BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Get ready to “Spring into a Healthy Future” with a community health fair, hosted by UTRGV School of
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“From week one, I discovered the Latino Theatre Initiatives (LTI), a student organization that put plays together. And not only to the university, but they had travel shows,” Alvarado said. (Courtesy Photo)
El Periodico USA Staff Business April 10, 2024

UTRGV Theater Alumna Opens Her Own Acting Studio

Amanda Alaniz RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– Maria Alvarado, a UTRGV theater performance graduate from Edinburg and now a local business owner,
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards April 10, 2024

Women’s Golf in 17th After First Day of Bobcat Desert Classic

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women’s golf team sits in 17th place after the first day of
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 9, 2024

Pharr EDC to Host “The Hub Job Fair”

Pharr, Texas – The Pharr EDC in collaboration with Workforce Solutions, The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce, and the Pharr EDC
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards April 9, 2024

STC Receives Military Friendly ‘Gold’ Award For Exceptional Support To Veterans

South Texas College has become one of only six institutions across Texas to receive a Military Friendly School Gold Award
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Pharr Library Director Adolfo Garcia and his staff
El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 9, 2024

City of Pharr Proclaims April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week

An official proclamation declaring April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week was approved by Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and the
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Men's tennis team captain Emilien Burnel, center, is applauded by his teammates during the Senior Day ceremony before the match April 7.
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 9, 2024

Burnel Celebrated for Stability, Accolades Brought to Men’s Tennis

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Two years was all Emilien Burnel needed to make a significant impact with the men’s tennis program at The University
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