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STHS Behavioral To Host Special Conference Designed To Equip Parents With The Tools To Raise

Entitled “Raising Resilient Children Parenting Conference,” the free event will help parents and guardians navigate the complexities of a child’s
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Hidalgo County Head Start and Donna ISD hosts Ribbon Cutting for Guzman Head Start Academy

DONNA – The Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Donna Independent School District (ISD) are proud to announce a Ribbon Cutting
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McAllen ISD’s TECHnovate lets teachers explore tech in the classroom

As the school year approaches, many teachers will be getting ready by participating in TECHnovate, the annual conference which merges
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Dollar General Now Open in Mercedes

Community Grand Opening Celebration with Giveaways Scheduled for Saturday, August 9 Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 800
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State Legislative Hearing Highlights Emergency Failures During July Flood in Texas Hill Country

A joint hearing by the Texas Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding spotlighted systemic emergency response
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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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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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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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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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Get Hooked! The 44th Annual Ladies Kingfish Tournament Returns to South Padre Island August 8-10

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND- Grab your fishing rods and your favorite crew—it’s almost time for the most exciting weekend of the
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