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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 22, 2025

Temporary Closure of McAllen Public Utility Drive-Thru for Renovations

The McAllen Public Utility (MPU) Drive-Thru, located on the east side of McAllen City Hall at 1300 W. Houston Ave.,
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events March 22, 2025

“Juntos: Así O Más Claro Y Que Critiquen Tour”

Two of your favorite voices on the same stage to sing a life soundtrack; After breaking records and selling out
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El Periodico USA Staff Education March 22, 2025

STC launches former dual credit student to future Ph.D.

South Texas College was the start of an incredible journey for Jacquelynn Hernandez, who said her experiences growing up in
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards March 21, 2025

PSJA ISD Theatre Troupes Earn Over 40 Palm Award Nominations

PHARR – Demonstrating excellence in performing arts, the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) theatre troupes have been recognized
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events March 21, 2025

DHR Health Invites Community to “Walk with a Doc” for Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Edinburg, TX: In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, DHR Health Clinics, Gastroenterology, and Surgery Institute will host a “Walk with
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El Periodico USA Staff Education March 21, 2025

STC associate professor recognized for dedication to empowering future leaders

South Texas College Political Science faculty member Richard Buchli, Ed.D., was one of 10 STC faculty members to receive an
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 21, 2025

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Opens New State-of-the-Art NICU

Driscoll Children’s Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its new 60-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Thursday, marking a
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 20, 2025

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To OneStar National Service Commission

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Grace Yocum to the OneStar National Service Commission for a term set to
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 20, 2025

STC’s Sonography program celebrates 10th anniversary

A decade ago, South Texas College launched its Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program to address an increasing demand for sonographers
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 19, 2025

Texas to close border site used to process arrested migrants

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune “Texas to close border site used to process arrested migrants” was first published by
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