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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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El Periodico USA Community News January 13, 2025

STHS Commemorates 10-Year History Of Providing Critical Care In The Mid-Valley

During a special celebration on Thursday, January 9, STHS and the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce partnered to recognize the
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El Periodico USA Community News January 13, 2025

Driscoll Children’s keeps boy’s holiday tradition shining brightly

For many, the holidays bring a sense of comfort as loved ones travel home and families spend time together. But
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El Periodico USA Community News January 13, 2025

New General Counsel For Office Of The Governor

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott named Trevor Ezell as General Counsel
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El Periodico USA Business January 11, 2025

U.S. Transfers $50M in Forfeited Assets to the Republic of Estonia

Office of Public Affairs | Press Release The Justice Department announced today that it entered into an agreement to share
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El Periodico USA Community News January 11, 2025

Donna Man sentenced for having firearm while dealing cocaine and marijuana

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release A 28-year-old Donna resident has been sentenced for utilizing a
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El Periodico USA Community News January 11, 2025

DOJ Launches 2025 Access to Justice Prize to Address the Rural Justice Gap

Office of Public Affairs | Press Release The Justice Department’s Office for Access to Justice today announced the launch of
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El Periodico USA Community News January 11, 2025

DOJ Distribution of Over $1B to Compensate Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism

Office of Public Affairs | Press Release On Dec. 30, 2024, Special Master Mary Patrice Brown authorized payments from the
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El Periodico USA Community News January 11, 2025

STHS Donates $5,000 To TSTC Foundation In Support Of The Harlingen Campus’ Surgical Tech &

STHS is honored to support Texas State Technical College’s work in building a strong healthcare workforce in the Rio Grande
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El Periodico USA Community News January 10, 2025

DPS Directed To Surge Anti-Terrorism Task Force Resources

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott  directed the Texas Department of Public
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