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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 30, 2025

Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office holds Press Conference announcing 4th of July DWI “No Refusal”

EDINBURG – In an effort to keep our roads safe during the Independence Day holiday, the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office is
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 30, 2025

McAllen ISD School Board approves pay raises

The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees approved pay raises for all staff for the coming school year at its regular
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 30, 2025

Reliant Donates $5,000 to Help McAllen Residents Stay Cool and Save on Energy

McAllen, Texas – As temperatures soar across the Rio Grande Valley, Reliant is extending its statewide Beat the Heat initiative
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 28, 2025

The Texas A&M University System Joins Effort to Establish First-in-Kind Accreditor

Six Public University Systems Establish The Commission for Public Higher Education Boca Raton, FL (June 26, 2025) – Today, the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 28, 2025

City of Mission Local Elections Will Be Moved to November

MISSION, Texas – The City of Mission is pleased to announce the successful passage of Senate Bill 447 during the recent
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured June 28, 2025

Texas is getting older and its child population is growing

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune, The Texas Tribune “Texas is getting older and its child population is growing” was
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 27, 2025

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez reacts to Department of Defense designating portions of Hidalgo

EDINBURG – Land in South Texas previously under the control of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) has been transferred
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 27, 2025

City of Houston Announces Plan to Dedicate HUD Disaster Recovery Funds Toward Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Houston’s Power Protection Initiative (PPI) Will Help Ensure Continuity of Essential Services for Houston and the Region WASHINGTON – U.S. Department
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El Periodico USA Staff Education June 25, 2025

Texas orders its public universities to identify undocumented students

San Antonio (U.S.), (EFE). – Texas has requested that public universities identify undocumented students who have benefited from the reduced
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News June 25, 2025

Here are the new Texas laws that will affect trans and LGBTQ+ people

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune “Here are the new Texas laws that will affect trans and LGBTQ+ people” was
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