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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 29, 2025

MXLAN International Economic Summit to Spotlight AI, Industry Innovation, and Binational Growth

The McAllen Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, and the City of McAllen is proud
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 29, 2025

City of Mission Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Fire-Based EMS Services

Mission, TX – The City of Mission proudly celebrates a major milestone: one full year of providing its own Fire-Based Emergency
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 28, 2025

Requiring voters to prove citizenship spurs concern that eligible Texans won’t be able to cast

By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune “Requiring voters to prove citizenship spurs concern that eligible Texans won’t be
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 28, 2025

Immigration crackdown: Know your rights at the U.S. border and other ports of entry

By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune “Immigration crackdown: Know your rights at the U.S. border and other ports of entry”
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El Periodico USA Staff Brownsville April 28, 2025

Shattered Dreams Project at Rivera Early College High School

Brownsville, Texas: As the month of April is “Distracted Driving Awareness Month,” DHR Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center led efforts, together
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 28, 2025

Purificacion Garcia Opens New Boutique at La Plaza

McAllen, TX – La Plaza is excited to announce that fashion brand Purificacion Garcia is now open at the premier shopping and dining
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 28, 2025

Road Closure for La Vista Ave Intersection Improvements

Construction of pavement improvements As the City of McAllen moves forward with the Annual Repaving project, storm manhole adjustments will
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 28, 2025

1 in 5 Texas schools got a D or F rating under new performance standards

By Sneha Dey and Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune “1 in 5 Texas schools got a D or F rating
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 26, 2025

STHS Annual Steps For Stroke Challenge To Spread Stroke Awareness

Taking place May 17-23, the 50,000-step challenge aims to get the community to understand the importance of physical activity in
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 26, 2025

STHS McAllen Proudly Welcomes Purav Modi As The Facility’s New Chief Operating Officer

Previously serving as an associate administrator at STHS Heart, Modi brings a proven record in hospital operations and strong focus
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