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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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El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 19, 2025

STC Cosmetology students provide complimentary services to the community

South Texas College Cosmetology students say the program is giving them the opportunity to prepare for their future dream careers
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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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