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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 1, 2025

McAllen Public Library Announces 10th Annual Amnesty Month

Prepare to rally the Rebels, gather the droids, and chart a course back to McAllen Public Library (MPL) this April!
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured April 1, 2025

City of McAllen Waives Building Permits for Flood-Related Home Repairs

In response to recent flooding, the City of McAllen will waive building permit requirements for home repairs caused by flood damage.
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El Periodico USA Staff Brownsville April 1, 2025

Congressman Gonzalez Announces over $3.5 Million in Energy Revenues for the 34th Congressional District of

Funds will support coastal conservation, hurricane protection, and infrastructure improvements BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that four
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 1, 2025

Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Shameful Removal of Hometown Hero Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez from Naval History

EDINBURG, TEXAS – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following the shameful removal of Marine Corps Sergeant Freddy Gonzalez,
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 1, 2025

Border Texan of the Year Returns as the Prestigious Opening Gala of MXLAN

Today marks a historic announcement for South Texas: the highly acclaimed Border Texan of the Year event returns and will
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 31, 2025

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos Issues Disaster Declaration Following Severe Rainstorm

In response to the severe storm that impacted the City of McAllen, Mayor Javier Villalobos has officially issued a disaster
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 31, 2025

Statement From Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza

I want to take a moment to address the recent heavy storms and flooding that affected our community. While this
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events March 29, 2025

STHS To Kick Off Systemwide National Donate Life Month Commemorations With Special Candlelight Vigil At

In partnership with TOSA, the Texas Donor Network and the San Antonio Eye Bank, the annual vigil will highlight the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 29, 2025

A Night of Excellence: Mission CISD recognizes top graduating seniors

MISSION, TEXAS – Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) hosted the annual Mission Academic Excellence Awards Banquet to recognize the top
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 28, 2025

Free meals for families in south McAllen

McAllen ISD, the City of McAllen and World Central Kitchen are teaming up to provide free meals for families in
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