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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 25, 2025

RGV College to Celebrate Graduation of Inaugural Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Cohort at DHR Health

RGV College, in partnership with DHR Health, will celebrate the graduation of its first cohort of 12 Registered Nurse Apprenticeship
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 25, 2025

Young People Lead the Way Toward a Safer Future During National Youth Violence Prevention Week

Nearly one in five parents have heard their child express fear of a school shooting, according to results from a
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 25, 2025

Early Voting for the May 3, 2025 Local Entities Elections and Special Elections has commenced!

EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Elections Administrator Hilda Salinas reminds all registered voters that Early Voting for the May 3, 2025 Local
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El Periodico USA Staff Alamo April 23, 2025

Hidalgo County Judge Reacts to Governor Abbott, Senator Cornyn asking President for Emergency Declaration for

EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued the following statement in response to Governor Greg Abbott and Senator John
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 23, 2025

Edinburg Chamber Hosts Derby Day Fundraiser with Southern Flair and Style

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce invites you to an unforgettable afternoon at Kentucky Derby at the Depot! Join us on
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El Periodico USA Staff Alamo April 22, 2025

Cornyn Supports Abbott’s Request for Additional Federal Disaster Relief Assistance for South Texas

AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the swift deployment of
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El Periodico USA Staff Brownsville April 22, 2025

Second Round of Laptops being given out to Cameron County families in need

Second round of free laptops with internet access to be given to approximately 400 eligible (already confirmed through previously held registration
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 22, 2025

McAllen’s Champion Lakes Golf Course to Once Again Host Golf Qualifier for Trip to Augusta

Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifier open to junior golfers ages 7 to 15 years old across South Texas Champion
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El Periodico USA Staff Alamo April 21, 2025

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration For South Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for South Texas communities impacted by recent
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El Periodico USA Staff Brownsville April 21, 2025

DHR Health Welcomes Dr. Juan M. Ortiz, Pulmonologist/Sleep and Critical Care Specialist

Brownsville and Rio Grande City, Texas: DHR Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Juan M. Ortiz, a board-certified
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