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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events March 18, 2025

South Padre Island Gears Up for Return of the Annual SPI Sprint Triathlon

Calling all athletes and fitness enthusiasts! Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition as the annual SPI Sprint Triathlon
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events March 18, 2025

Superintendent’s Scholarship Golf Classic to Benefit Student Scholarships

PHARR – The inaugural PSJA Superintendent’s Scholarship Golf Classic will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Tierra Del
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 18, 2025

Expanding Measles Outbreak in the United States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians,
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards March 18, 2025

PSJA ISD celebrates over 1,500 educators who earned the Teacher Incentive Allotment designation

PHARR – Over 1,500 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) educators came together for a momentous celebration at the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events March 17, 2025

Sixth Tiny Forest to Take Root at the McAllen Public Library

H-E-B proud sponsor of Quinta Mazatlán’s sixth community Tiny Forest WHO:                   McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos & McAllen City Commission Quinta
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 17, 2025

McAllen ISD grad performs cinematography work for former Vice President

Using his skills and passion for video production, McAllen ISD graduate Jason Garza filled a unique role for former US
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events March 17, 2025

Spring Break Adventure at MOSTHistory: Hands-On Fun for Families!

Edinburg, Texas – Looking for a unique and engaging way to spend Spring Break? The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory) invites
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events March 15, 2025

Keep McAllen Beautiful to host greatest American cleanup & don’t mess with Texas trash off

McALLEN – It’s that time of the year. Spring has sprung and we are spring cleaning our City. Keep McAllen Beautiful
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 15, 2025

Inspiring the Future: A band director’s mission to elevate music education

MISSION, TEXAS– For Gabriel Molina, Head Band Director and teacher of the year for Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS), music
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards March 15, 2025

Rowe High earns top singing awards at San Antonio festival

McAllen ISD’s James “Nikki” Rowe High Choir earned Superior 1st Division ratings plus a Performance of Distinction recognition at the
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