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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

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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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 1, 2025

MALC Responds to Release of Proposed Redistricting Map: “This Was Never About Texas Families”

AUSTIN, TX — Today, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) released the following statement in response to the release of proposed
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 1, 2025

Wildfire Burns Across Grand Canyon: Rare White Sage Among Sacred Flora Lost

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, AZ – A fast-moving wildfire sparked by lightning has scorched over 6,500 acres of rugged wilderness
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events August 1, 2025

STHS Behavioral To Host Special Webinar To Provide Education On Coping With Grief And Loss

For the next installment of its monthly “Let’s Talk Mental Health” webinar series, STHS Behavioral will highlight the effects of
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