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El Periodico USA Staff Awards August 2, 2025

Sharyland, McAllen Educators Selected as 2026 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

Edinburg, Texas – Sharyland ISD Elementary Teacher Jacqueline Bermudez and McAllen ISD Isidro Lerma were recognized as the Regional Elementary and Secondary
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 1, 2025

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Panhandle Flood Threat

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 1, 2025

MALC Responds to Release of Proposed Redistricting Map: “This Was Never About Texas Families”

AUSTIN, TX — Today, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) released the following statement in response to the release of proposed
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events August 1, 2025

STHS Behavioral To Host Special Webinar To Provide Education On Coping With Grief And Loss

For the next installment of its monthly “Let’s Talk Mental Health” webinar series, STHS Behavioral will highlight the effects of
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events July 31, 2025

Get Hooked! The 44th Annual Ladies Kingfish Tournament Returns to South Padre Island August 8-10

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND- Grab your fishing rods and your favorite crew—it’s almost time for the most exciting weekend of the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events July 31, 2025

Regional Mexican Artist and Cultural Force Junior H Bringing New Tour to Five Texas Cities

Regional Mexican artist and cultural force Junior H announces his return to the road with the $AD BOYZ LIVE & BROKEN TOUR, promoted
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events July 31, 2025

Final Days to Save: Early Bird Tickets for Latina Leadership Conference End Aug. 1

MISSION, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is reminding the public that early bird registration for the
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards July 30, 2025

STHS Recognizes Six McAllen Firefighters And Nursing Leader With Hometown Heroes Award

The seven exceptional individuals were recognized during a recent McAllen City Commission meeting for their swift lifesaving action following a
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events July 30, 2025

PSJA ISD to host 14th Annual Back2School Expo

PHARR – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) will host the 14th Annual Back2School Expo, a free event to help families
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events July 30, 2025

La Plaza Kicks Off Back-To-School Season with Bash and Fashion Show

MCALLEN, TX – La Plaza, the ultimate back-to-school shopping destination, invites families to kick off the new school year in
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