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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events June 13, 2025

STHS To Launch Heart & Soles Club To Encourage Community Members To Get Moving

To combat the increasing prevalence of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and obesity in the Rio Grande Valley, the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 13, 2025

Renters Can Apply for Disaster Assistance

Texas renters with losses not covered by insurance can apply for federal disaster assistance after the severe storms and flooding
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 13, 2025

ICE Targeted five year old’s birthday party

In late March 2025, a controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Texas targeted a child’s birthday party, leading
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events June 11, 2025

The MolinaCares Accord Installs Blood Pressure Testing Station in Rio Grande City

 The MolinaCares Accord, together with Molina Healthcare of Texas and the American Heart Association, will present a blood pressure testing station to
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events June 11, 2025

Summer Solstice Shines Bright at Quinta Mazatlán’s Thursday Night Live Evening Nature Festival

McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to welcome the arrival of summer at the Summer Solstice Nature Festival on Thursday, June 19, from 6:30 p.m. to
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 10, 2025

Hundreds gather in Houston and San Antonio to protest immigration crackdowns in workplaces, courthouses

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune “Hundreds gather in Houston and San Antonio to protest immigration crackdowns in workplaces, courthouses”
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events June 10, 2025

Edinburg Gears Up for Spectacular Independence Day Celebration

EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 9, 2025

Here for My Neighbor: A Campaign That Unites, Embraces, and Defends Our Communities

Alianza Americas launches Here for My Neighbor, a national campaign uniting communities across the United States to speak out against the
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured June 9, 2025

WBCA Names Sen. Cruz Honoree of Mr. South Texas Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has been named the recipient of the prestigious Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association’s (WBCA)
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured June 9, 2025

National Outlet Shopping DayTM Brings Exclusive Deals to Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets

The biggest outlet savings event of the year expands to four days in 2025 Mercedes, TX – Shoppers have another way
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