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El Periodico USA Community News December 19, 2024

TxDOT Road Projects Underway In Brownsville

The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works has announced that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is
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El Periodico USA Community News December 19, 2024

Top 10 Holiday Safety Tips

Inspect electrical decorations for damage before use.  Cracked or damaged sockets, loose or bare wires, and loose connections may cause
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El Periodico USA Business December 19, 2024

Brownsville Leads South Texas In Wage Growth

Brownsville is making headlines as a regional leader in income growth, with an impressive 18.8% increase in average hourly earnings
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El Periodico USA Awards December 18, 2024

UTRGV celebrates 2,700 graduates over two days of ceremonies

Marking an unforgettable occasion, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley celebrated its graduates with a cascade of colorful streamers
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El Periodico USA Community News December 18, 2024

High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune “High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald
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El Periodico USA Awards December 18, 2024

Class of 2024: Deaf graduate overcomes challenges

By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa In a sea of caps and gowns at this weekend’s UTRGV Fall commencement ceremonies, one graduate
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El Periodico USA Awards December 18, 2024

BCIC Opens Applications For 2025 Quality Of Life Grant Program

Local organizations looking to enhance Brownsville’s spaces, cultural offerings, recreational facilities, and more now have an opportunity to secure grant
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El Periodico USA Awards December 17, 2024

UTRGV Athletics Graduates Six After Fall Semester

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is proud to announce that six student-athletes graduated
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El Periodico USA Community News December 17, 2024

Texas Arrests Mexican Mafia Gang Members, Human Smugglers

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety
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El Periodico USA Community Events December 17, 2024

Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune “Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas” was
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