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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 17, 2025

Texas’ energy demand may exceed supply in 2026, but experts caution against panic

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune “Texas’ energy demand may exceed supply in 2026, but experts caution against panic” was
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El Periodico USA Staff Education February 15, 2025

STC sees significant ESL class enrollment in McAllen

This semester, South Texas College has welcomed more than 200 students in its English as a Second Language (ESL) courses
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 15, 2025

Electric Reliability Improvements Focus of New Texas Energy Fund Program

New Rule Establishes Grant Program for Electric Utilities, Generators Outside ERCOT The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today approved
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 15, 2025

Over Half of MALC Members Appointed to Committee Leadership Positions

Members will hold Speaker Pro Tem, 6 Chair and 15 Vice Chair positions AUSTIN, TX — Today, Texas House Speaker Dustin
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 15, 2025

From STC to Washington, D.C.

Alumna takes her career to new heights At just 19 years old, Ana Paola Martinez has already achieved a significant
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El Periodico USA Staff General Information February 14, 2025

Hidalgo County ranked in Top 10 in draft Prioritization List for Flood Mitigation Projects

The Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 (HCDD1) has secured a Top 10 position in the draft 2024-2025 Flood Infrastructure
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 14, 2025

McAllen Real Estate Market

2025 is shaping up to be a year of renewed momentum in real estate: despite elevated mortgage rates and home
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 14, 2025

McAllen Breaks Sales Tax Record with Historic $11.9 Million Remittance

City of McAllen sees 12.3% surge over last year’s collection, cementing its status as a retail and economic powerhouse The
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El Periodico USA Staff General Information February 13, 2025

Common sleep medication may prevent brain from clearing ‘waste’

Corrie Pelc As many as 70 million people have consistent sleeping issues. Not getting enough sleep each night can raise
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured February 12, 2025

What are Non-Lethal Self-Defense Weapons that you can use in Texas

When it comes to self-defense in Texas, many people immediately think of firearms, especially since permitless carry for handguns became
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