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The Texas Nurses Association recently selected Dr. Eloisa G. Tamez, professor and associate dean for Student Success & Engagement at UTRGV School of Nursing, as one of five TNA members recognized as a Leader and Legend of Texas Nursing, an honor awarded every two years to a nurse whose contribution to health had local, statewide and national transformational effects. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)
El Periodico USA Awards March 28, 2024

March is Women’s History Month

Karen Villarreal RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Dr. Eloisa G. Tamez has worn many hats over the course of her life: an American
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El Periodico USA Community Events March 27, 2024

Mayors Monarch Pledge

Mayor Villalobos was recently recognized for his unwavering support of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge with the establishment of a butterfly
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Leadership with STC’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) program were presenters at STMA’s membership meeting, which took place recently in McAllen. At the event, AMT introduced Precision Manufacturing students Jose Maldonado and Heriberto Jalomo, who each received a $2,000 scholarship by STMA for the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters.
El Periodico USA Community News March 27, 2024

STC Advanced Manufacturing Students Awarded Scholarships

The South Texas Manufacturers Association (STMA, a longtime partner of South Texas College, recently awarded two Precision Manufacturing Technology students
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El Periodico USA Business March 26, 2024

Pharr EDC Hosts MOU Signing Ceremony with Delegation from Michoacan, MX

Pharr, Texas – A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony was held on Friday, March 15, 2024, between the Pharr Economic
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El Periodico USA Community News March 26, 2024

The City of Palmview opened its first municipal library on Saturday

The grand opening took place at 505 Palmview Commercial Drive and featured appearances by two Rio Grande Valley authors. This
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El Periodico USA Business March 26, 2024

Brownsville City Offices To Be Closed On Good Friday And Easter Monday

The City of Brownsville is preparing for the upcoming Easter holiday by announcing the closure of all city offices on
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El Periodico USA Business March 25, 2024

Weslaco daycares first in RGV to receive tax exemption

WESLACO, Texas— The City of Weslaco has been granted a tax exemption for its childcare facilities, providing a significant boost
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El Periodico USA Community News March 25, 2024

Mother of five earns bachelor’s degree and lands dream job at STC

Higher education once felt impossible for Sandra Leal, a devoted mother and longtime caregiver. Yet, through South Texas College, that
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El Periodico USA Community News March 23, 2024

John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center Marks 2-Year Anniversary

HHSC, UTHealth Houston Collaboration Has Served More Than 12,000 Patients This month marks the two-year anniversary of the opening of
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El Periodico USA Community News March 23, 2024

Weslaco PD prepare for SB4

WESLACO, Texas— The fate of Senate Bill 4 hangs in uncertainty, but the Weslaco police department intends to abide by
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