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El Periodico USA Community News May 20, 2024

New UTRGV School Of Optometry And New OD Degree Proposal Approved

By Karen Villarreal RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– The UT System Board of Regents on Thursday approved UTRGV’s proposal to establish a new
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El Periodico USA Community Events May 20, 2024

Celebrating Public Works Week: A Tribute to Essential Service

Commissioner Castillo has officially proclaimed the week of May 19th to May 25th, 2024, as Public Works Week in our
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El Periodico USA Art May 18, 2024

Celebrate Summer at IMAS Member’s Night

Mark your calendars for an exclusive evening of fun and exploration at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)!
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El Periodico USA Community News May 17, 2024

City Of Brownsville New Assistant City Manager

The City of Brownsville is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Doroteo Garcia, Jr., P.E., CFM, RAS, to the
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El Periodico USA Community News May 17, 2024

Motherhood And Medicine: How A UTRGV Medical Student Maintains Both Roles

Mom, MD By Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– For Natasha N. Quailes, a second-year medical student at the UTRGV School
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El Periodico USA Community News May 17, 2024

Hidalgo County Unveils Cutting-Edge Public Health Facility

Hidalgo County, Texas, takes a significant step forward in its commitment to public health with the inauguration of the new
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El Periodico USA Community News May 16, 2024

STC celebrates Fire Academy’s 33rd Class

South Texas College Fire Academy has dedicated more than a decade to shaping hundreds of noble and skilled professionals. It
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El Periodico USA Community News May 16, 2024

From ranches to power lines

South Texas College Electrician Technology student David Botello says he is eager to see what the future holds. Recently graduated with
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El Periodico USA Awards May 16, 2024

UTRGV Commemorates Fifth Commencement

The Medical School Has Now Graduated More Than 200 Medical Students, Now Physicians By Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS–
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El Periodico USA Basketball May 16, 2024

Men’s Basketball Adds Dekedran “DK” Thorn for 2024-25

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros head men’s basketball coach Kahil Fennell announced on Wednesday the
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