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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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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events June 2, 2025

Call for sponsors as DHR Health is set to host 19th Annual “Fishing for Hope”

DHR Health is getting ready once again to make a big splash at its 19th Annual “Fishing for Hope” Fundraising
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 2, 2025

Mission Police Department Partners with UTRGV School of Medicine for Suicide Prevention Training Thursday

Mission, TX – In a proactive effort to address mental health challenges within the community, the Mission Police Department  partnered with
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 2, 2025

Free Summer Meals for kids

Learning does not end when school lets out and neither does the need for good nutrition. McAllen ISD, in partnership
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