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El Periodico USA Staff Brownsville April 9, 2025

Public Service Excellence Award by the South Texas All-Hazards Committee

Odee Ann Leal, Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security for the City of Brownsville, has been awarded the prestigious
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 9, 2025

Pharr Easter Scavenger Hunt

Spring is in the air, and so is the thrill of adventure! The City of Pharr is bringing families and
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El Periodico USA Staff Brownsville April 9, 2025

Brownsville Seeks Community Input on Future Parks and Recreation

With over 1,000 acres of parkland, 44 parks, more than 47 miles of trails, and five major community centers, Brownsville’s
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El Periodico USA Staff Brownsville April 9, 2025

Brownsville Drainage Project

A new infrastructure project is bringing much-needed relief to residents of the Tradition Estates subdivision, where flooding during heavy rain
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards April 8, 2025

PSJA ISD Honors Outstanding Educators at 2025 Teacher of the Year Celebration

PHARR – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) celebrated its outstanding educators during the 2024-2025 PSJA ISD Teacher of
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El Periodico USA Staff Business April 8, 2025

McAllen Assistant City Manager Michelle Rivera Named TCMA Assistant of the Year

The City of McAllen is proud to announce that Assistant City Manager Michelle Rivera has been named the 2024 Assistant
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards April 8, 2025

Chess Champions in the Making: Mission CISD Students set to make their winning move in

MISSION, TEXAS– The Mims Elementary Chess Team is preparing for its biggest challenge yet as 14 students head to Super
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 5, 2025

Hidalgo County Commissioners Court extends Disaster Declaration

EDINBURG – The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court voted to extend a Disaster Declaration that was issued last week by Hidalgo County
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El Periodico USA Staff Education April 5, 2025

Next Stop, OKWU! Mission CISD Senior commits to college baseball

MISSION, TEXAS– Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) is proud to announce a major milestone for one of its student-athletes.
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El Periodico USA Staff Education April 5, 2025

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute in McAllen to Launch Electrical Program

MCALLEN, TX— Ancora Education, a leading workforce training and solutions provider, has announced its South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT)
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