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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 5, 2025

Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition

By Eleanor Klibanoff and Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune “Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition” was
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards June 5, 2025

Students Receive Over $47,000 in Support Through Hidalgo County–Region One Partnership for Dropout Recovery

Edcouch, Pharr & Weslaco, Texas – The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency has awarded more than $47,000 in direct student assistance
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 5, 2025

McAllen Named Best Housing Market in U.S. for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025 SmartAsset Study

In its latest housing market analysis, financial website SmartAsset.com has ranked McAllen, Texas as the number one best housing market
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 4, 2025

The Legacy of Wade H Bliss

Edinburg, Texas – The City of Edinburg proudly held a special ceremony honoring the legacy of Wade H. Bliss with
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 4, 2025

Texas Legislature gives new city of Starbase authority to shut down local beach for SpaceX

by Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “Texas Legislature gives new city of Starbase authority to shut down local beach for
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events June 4, 2025

McAllen Police Department Hosting Next Citizens’ Police Academy

The McAllen Police Department is now accepting applications for its next Citizens’ Police Academy.  Starting August 14 and running through
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 4, 2025

DHR Health Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon Dr. Daniel Romanelli completes 100th BEAR® implant

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon Dr. Daniel Romanelli completed his 100th BEAR implant procedure which has consistently yielded outstanding results for
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events June 3, 2025

97th Annual McAllen Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B, Invites Community to Participate

Call for parade entries, runners for 4K race The City of McAllen is getting ready for this year’s McAllen Independence
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 3, 2025

McAllen, Texas Celebrates Over 15 Years Hosting TYFA Spring Bowl, Generating $12.3 Million in Economic

McAllen, TX — McAllen proudly continues its tradition of hosting the Texas Youth Football Association’s (TYFA) annual Spring Bowl, a premier
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 3, 2025

Michelle Rivera Appointed Deputy City Manager for the City of McAllen

The City of McAllen is proud to announce the promotion of Michelle Rivera to the position of Deputy City Manager,
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