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El Periodico USA Staff Awards September 27, 2025

McAllen Ranks #20 in Best Places to Live in America

A number of Texas towns listed in 2025- 2026 U.S. News & World Report   The City of McAllen earns
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events September 26, 2025

City of McAllen and McAllen Fire Union Sign Three-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement

McAllen, Texas – The City of McAllen and the McAllen Fire Union have officially signed a new three-year collective bargaining
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events September 26, 2025

STHS Launching Its Annual Think Pink Initiative In October To Urge Rio Grande Valley Women

Throughout the month of October, STHS is offering mammograms at a reduced cash price while promoting the importance of early
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events September 26, 2025

City of Mission Invites Community to Fire Safety Fest

MISSION, TEXAS – The City of Mission Fire Department is excited to host its annual Fire Safety Fest on Monday, September 29, from 6:00
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events September 25, 2025

McAllen, Texas, USA Recognized as a 2025 IFEA World Festival & Event City

McAllen, TX– The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) has named McAllen, Texas as one of the recipients of the prestigious 2025 IFEA World Festival
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News September 25, 2025

IMAS Brings Día de los Muertos to Life with Festival & Community Altars

A fun-filled day of art, music, crafts, and cultural traditions for the whole family  McAllen, TX — The International Museum
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events September 23, 2025

Texas Tribune to Host “Preserving the RGV’s Economic Miracle” in partnership with DHR Health

Edinburg, TX: The Texas Tribune, in partnership with DHR Health, will host an in-depth conversation on the Rio Grande Valley’s economic
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured September 22, 2025

City of McAllen Hosts Inaugural A Morning of Diplomacy

Binational gathering highlights cross-border commerce, economic diplomacy, and the impact of international shoppers   McAllen, Texas – The City of
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards September 22, 2025

Moon awarded National Association of State Foresters Award for Communications

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Linda Moon, received the Tom Boggus Current Achievement
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events September 22, 2025

La Plaza Hosts Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Event

Empty Bowl Painting Party, Sept. 27 McAllen, TX – La Plaza invites the Rio Grande Valley community to Empty Bowl Painting Party, benefiting the Food
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