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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

Texas bills increasing youth camp safety face long odds, even after Hill Country floods

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune “Texas bills increasing youth camp safety face long odds, even after Hill Country floods”
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards August 2, 2025

Sharyland, McAllen Educators Selected as 2026 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

Edinburg, Texas – Sharyland ISD Elementary Teacher Jacqueline Bermudez and McAllen ISD Isidro Lerma were recognized as the Regional Elementary and Secondary
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economy

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economy” was
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new

By Kayla Guo and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune “Why the proposed Texas
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

Kerr County Officials Acknowledge Failure to Follow Emergency Plan Amid July 4 Flash Flood

An internal five‑year old emergency management plan obtained by The Texas Tribune reveals that Kerr County and the City of
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

University of North Texas Settles First Amendment Lawsuit with Professor Timothy Jackson

The University of North Texas (UNT) has reached a settlement with Professor Timothy Jackson, concluding a First Amendment lawsuit over
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 1, 2025

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Panhandle Flood Threat

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured August 1, 2025

“Clear and Consistent” – Americans Want Balanced, Common Sense Immigration Solutions

Read updated polling memo HERE and join virtual event on Thursday at 1 PM ET with leading pollsters and immigration experts; access
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 1, 2025

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Safeguarding Schools From Influence by Foreign Adversaries

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 1, 2025

STHS Edinburg Named A Best Regional Hospital In Texas By U.S. News & World Report

The only facility in the Rio Grande Valley to earn the distinction, STHS Edinburg ranks No. 24 in the Lone
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