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El Periodico USA Community News January 16, 2025

Mexican national imprisoned for attempting to smuggle drugs with her daughter in tow

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release A 49-year-old woman has been sentenced for her role in
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El Periodico USA Community News January 16, 2025

Secretary Nelson to Open the 89th Legislature in the Texas House

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson will today open proceedings in the Texas House of Representatives for the 89th Legislative Session
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El Periodico USA Community News January 15, 2025

Firefighting Resources Deployed To Assist California

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas
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El Periodico USA Community News January 15, 2025

SBA Disaster Declaration For Laredo Water Supply Issue

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott announced that he requested a disaster declaration from
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El Periodico USA Community News January 15, 2025

Flags To Full-Staff In Honor Of Inauguration Day

Governor Greg Abbott ordered all flags to be raised to full-staff at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings on
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El Periodico USA Community News January 14, 2025

Returning student’s to culinary success

Born into a culinary family, South Texas Culinary Arts student Daniela Gonzalez Garcia said she grew up in the restaurant
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El Periodico USA Education January 14, 2025

Volleyball’s Todd Lowery Inducted Into Red River Athletic Conference Hall of Fame

The Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) welcomed eight new inductees to the RRAC Hall of Fame on Dec. 20, 2024,
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El Periodico USA Awards January 14, 2025

UTRGV Chess Team claims top spot at Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championship

Team defeats UT Dallas with a perfect six wins in final round By Victoria Brito Morales In a historic achievement,
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El Periodico USA Community News January 14, 2025

STC to launch Police Academy in Starr County

South Texas College is expanding law enforcement training opportunities in Rio Grande City with the upcoming launch of a Police
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El Periodico USA Awards January 14, 2025

English professor wins award, inspires through storytelling

South Texas College (STC) English Instructor Thomas Ray Garcia recently received a 2024 Bronze Award at the 26th International Latino
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