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El Periodico USA Community News January 17, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban

By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune “Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI
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El Periodico USA Community News January 17, 2025

Edinburg doctor and son guilty in kickback conspiracy

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release A 75-year-old Edinburg physician and his 43-year-old son both pleaded
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El Periodico USA Community News January 17, 2025

Texas Supreme Court Weighs Closure of El Paso Migrant Shelter

The Texas Supreme Court is reviewing Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to shut down Annunciation House, an El Paso migrant
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El Periodico USA Community News January 17, 2025

Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Shawn Thierry appointed juvenile justice board

By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune “Gov. Greg Abbott appoints Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Shawn Thierry to juvenile justice board” was first
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El Periodico USA Community News January 16, 2025

U.S. Attorney Hamdani announces resignation

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani has announced he will resign
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El Periodico USA Community News January 16, 2025

Temporary Closure Of East 12th Street

The City of Brownsville’s Department of Engineering and Public Works Traffic Branch has announced the temporary closure of East 12th
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El Periodico USA Community News January 16, 2025

Mexican national imprisoned for attempting to smuggle drugs with her daughter in tow

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release A 49-year-old woman has been sentenced for her role in
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El Periodico USA Community News January 16, 2025

Secretary Nelson to Open the 89th Legislature in the Texas House

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson will today open proceedings in the Texas House of Representatives for the 89th Legislative Session
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El Periodico USA Community News January 15, 2025

Firefighting Resources Deployed To Assist California

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas
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El Periodico USA Community News January 15, 2025

SBA Disaster Declaration For Laredo Water Supply Issue

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott announced that he requested a disaster declaration from
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