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El Periodico USA Community News August 28, 2024

Straw purchasing rifles sends McAllen man to prison

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release A 22-year-old man has been sentenced for illegally purchasing firearms
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El Periodico USA Community News August 28, 2024

UTRGV Athletics Celebrates Milestone in Fieldhouse Construction with Topping Out Ceremony

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and D. Wilson Construction celebrated the placing of the final
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El Periodico USA Community News August 27, 2024

TxDOT pushes forward on buyback of SH 288

Action would reduce average daily toll rates by 50% To provide Texans with toll relief and more free lanes on
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El Periodico USA Community News August 27, 2024

Texas Secretary of State Releases Election Audit Reports

Secretary of State Jane Nelson today released election audits for the 2021-22 election cycle conducted in four selected counties. “Texas’ audit process
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El Periodico USA Community News August 26, 2024

Official Opening of McAllen Fire Training Facility

A momentous day for the McAllen Fire Department as they officially open their new state-of-the-art Fire Training Facility. This incredible
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El Periodico USA Community News August 26, 2024

McAllen Welcomes Isaac Tawil as New City Manager

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos and the McAllen City Commission are proud to announce the selection of Isaac Tawil as McAllen’s
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El Periodico USA Community News August 26, 2024

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Auburn Avenue Widening Project

The City of McAllen, in partnership with Ellie Torres—Hidalgo County Commissioner Pct. 4—and the Texas Department of Transportation, has officially
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El Periodico USA Community News August 24, 2024

Incredible Start to Journey Toward a Sustainable Water Future

Today marked a significant milestone in our collective efforts to ensure a sustainable water future for the Rio Grande Valley.
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El Periodico USA Community News August 24, 2024

IMAS Invites Community to Participate in 4th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) has announced its 4th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show (MJAS), an exhibition
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El Periodico USA Community News August 24, 2024

Nominations Open For 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual
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