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El Periodico USA Featured July 18, 2024

Speeding kills. Slow down and save lives.

AUSTIN – The telltale red-and-blue lights in a driver’s rearview mirror can inspire shame and guilt. But those feelings don’t come
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El Periodico USA Community News July 17, 2024

Phase 1 Construction at Wastewater Treatment Plant

This morning at City Hall, we proudly announced the commencement of Phase 1 construction at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, marking
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El Periodico USA Community News July 17, 2024

Supporting Law Enforcement at the Republican National Convention

This week, 19 McAllen Police Officers are in Milwaukee to support law enforcement activities at the Republican National Convention (RNC).
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El Periodico USA Community News July 16, 2024

Shooting at Trump’s Pennsylvania Rally

On Saturday July 13th, an attempted assassination took place at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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El Periodico USA Community News July 15, 2024

First Texas Case of West Nile Virus

First Texas Case of West Nile Virus Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites
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El Periodico USA Community News July 15, 2024

Welcome New Summer Interns to Hidalgo County

On Tuesday, in Commissioners Court, Commissioner Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu proudly introduced two new summer interns to Precinct 2 as part
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El Periodico USA Community News July 13, 2024

$10,000 Reward In Shooting Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Suspect Added To Texas Department Of Public Safety’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List Governor
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El Periodico USA Community News July 13, 2024

With Heavy Hearts, We Mourn the Loss of Deputy Fernando Esqueda

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Fernando Esqueda, who tragically
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El Periodico USA Community News July 12, 2024

District bicycle plan pilot

The State of Texas’ on-system transportation network – roads owned, operated, and managed by TxDOT – connects communities, regions, and
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El Periodico USA Community News July 12, 2024

UTRGV recognized as Top College by Money magazine

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– UTRGV has been named one of the best colleges in the United States by Money magazine, again solidifying
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