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Mission CISD Board of Trustees and superintendent, Dr. Cris Valdez, stand with Kenenth White Junior High Principal, Brenda Betancourt and staff in recognition of their recent designation as one of the Texas Schools to Watch.
El Periodico USA Staff Awards May 5, 2025

Mission CISD’s Kenneth White Junior High earns national recognition as a Texas School to Watch

MISSION, TEXAS- The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform and the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as part of a
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 5, 2025

Texas Health & Human Services Redesignates Maternity Centers At STHS McAllen and Edinburg As Texas

STHS Edinburg & STHS McAllen were redesignated as Texas Ten Step facilities for their implementation of successful breastfeeding practices Welcoming
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 5, 2025

Rio Grande Valley College Celebrates the Graduation of Inaugural Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Cohort in Partnership

Pharr, Texas: Rio Grande Valley College proudly celebrated a historic milestone in nursing education and workforce development today with the graduation
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 5, 2025

City of McAllen Joins Forces with World Trade Center Monterrey

Hosts key event to facilitate international business expansion and other opportunities in McAllen McAllen, TX – Yesterday, McAllen officials, along with
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events May 3, 2025

McAllen ISD Students to Compete in National Braille Challenge Finals in Los Angeles

McAllen, TX – Ranking in the top 10 in their respective divisions, McAllen ISD sophomore Ashton Peña and freshman Randy Vargas are set
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 3, 2025

Texas growers to be drastically affected by USDA cuts to food programs

Mission, TX  — As federal support for key USDA programs winds down, small-scale Texas farmers warn of the damaging effects on
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 3, 2025

DHR Health Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals®

DHR Health has demonstrated lower inpatient mortality rates, with fewer readmissions and complications Edinburg, Texas: DHR Health today has been recognized
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events May 2, 2025

City of McAllen Announces Election Day Details for May 3, 2025

The City of McAllen reminds residents that Election Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025. Voters in Single Member
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 2, 2025

Will Congress Turbocharge the Deportation of More American Kids and U.S. Citizens in the New

Access online version of this press release HERE Washington, DC — In this week’s installment of America’s Voice “This is What Mass Deportation
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 2, 2025

PSJA Student Hosts 12th Annual All Abilities Walk to Champion Unity and Awareness

PHARR, TX – Hundreds of community members came together to support the 12th Annual PSJA All Abilities Awareness Walk, a
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