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El Periodico USA Business February 17, 2025

Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott says

By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott says” was first published
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El Periodico USA Education February 15, 2025

STC ranks on top in nursing pass rates across Texas

Amid the nation’s increasing demand for skilled health care professionals, South Texas College’s Associate Degree in Nursing Program continues to
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El Periodico USA Community News February 15, 2025

Over Half of MALC Members Appointed to Committee Leadership Positions

Members will hold Speaker Pro Tem, 6 Chair and 15 Vice Chair positions AUSTIN, TX — Today, Texas House Speaker Dustin
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El Periodico USA Community News February 14, 2025

State District Judge Rose Guerra Reyna announces decision not to seek re-election after 28 years

EDINBURG – After nearly three decades of dedicated service on the bench, State District Judge Rose Guerra Reyna (longest serving
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El Periodico USA General Information February 14, 2025

Hidalgo County ranked in Top 10 in draft Prioritization List for Flood Mitigation Projects

The Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 (HCDD1) has secured a Top 10 position in the draft 2024-2025 Flood Infrastructure
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El Periodico USA Community News February 14, 2025

BPUB Project SHARE Scholarship Now Open

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is now accepting applications for its annual Project SHARE Scholarship, starting today, Feb. 7,
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El Periodico USA Community News February 14, 2025

McAllen Real Estate Market

2025 is shaping up to be a year of renewed momentum in real estate: despite elevated mortgage rates and home
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El Periodico USA Community News February 14, 2025

New Driscoll playground thanks to Kiewit support

On Thursday, February 6, patients at Driscoll Children’s Hospital stepped onto their new playground for the first time, marking the
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El Periodico USA Community News February 14, 2025

McAllen Public Utility Secures Nearly $10 Million Federal Grant for Brackish Groundwater Desalination Project

Funding advances City of McAllen’s efforts to secure long-term water sustainability McAllen Public Utility (MPU) was awarded a nearly $10
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El Periodico USA Community News February 14, 2025

McAllen Breaks Sales Tax Record with Historic $11.9 Million Remittance

City of McAllen sees 12.3% surge over last year’s collection, cementing its status as a retail and economic powerhouse The
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