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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 12, 2025

New resource shows immigrants drive and support economic growth in every state

New fact sheets from the Economic Policy Institute illustrate the positive economic impact of immigrant workers in every state–and cite recent research
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 11, 2025

Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more

By Pavan Acharya, The Texas Tribune “Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 11, 2025

West Texas measles cases rise to 198. Here is what you need to know.

By Stephen Simpson, Terri Langford and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune “West Texas measles cases rise to 198. Here is
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 11, 2025

Texas Democrats criticize school leaders for being too “nice” about their funding needs

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune “Texas Democrats criticize school leaders for being too “nice” about their funding needs” was
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 11, 2025

Hidalgo County begins transition into new courthouse

EDINBURG – The transition into the new Hidalgo County Courthouse has begun. The “Move Management Project” involves several phases for a
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 11, 2025

Transgender staffer navigates Texas Capitol with guarded care amid growing hostilities

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune “Transgender staffer navigates Texas Capitol with guarded care amid growing hostilities” was first published
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 10, 2025

Criminal District Attorney’s Office Spring Break No Refusal Week

EDINBURG – In an effort to keep the public safe, the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement are
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events March 10, 2025

Fifth Annual World Languages Festival

McAllen Public Library will host its Fifth Annual World Languages Festival, an IFEA award-winning celebration of global cultures through language,
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 10, 2025

Lawsuit Against Cameron County Housing and Finance Corporation

Attached, please find a press release regarding the Cameron County Housing and Finance Corporation along with the referenced letter.
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 10, 2025

Texas’ DOGE committee takes inspiration from Elon Musk’s federal operation

By Pavan Acharya, The Texas Tribune “Texas’ DOGE committee takes inspiration from Elon Musk’s federal operation” was first published by
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