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El Periodico USA Community News September 21, 2024

Join the Mission Police Department: Apply Now

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The Mission Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to
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El Periodico USA Animal Welfare September 21, 2024

Pet Deposit Assistance Program for Mission Residents

Great news for pet owners in Mission! The Pet Deposit Assistance Program is available to help qualifying residents with up
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El Periodico USA Awards September 21, 2024

541 Purple Star Campus Designations for Texas Schools

Governor Greg Abbott announced that 541 Texas public schools have been awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2024-2025 school year. Established
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El Periodico USA Featured September 21, 2024

Mission PD & FD Complete Specialized ATV Training

The Mission Police and Fire Departments recently participated in an essential ATV driving training, conducted by DHR Health’s Level 1
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El Periodico USA Community News September 20, 2024

Brownsville Mayor Supports Rio Grande Liquefied Natural Gas

Rio Grande LNG project is essential to enhancing Brownsville’s job growth. The project will create approximately 5,000 new jobs.   
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El Periodico USA Community News September 20, 2024

UT Health RGV cancer experts share blood cancer care advances

September is National Blood Cancer Awareness Month By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga For Dr. Everardo Cobos, medical oncologist and hematologist at UT
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El Periodico USA Art September 20, 2024

“Rompiendo el Cielo” IMAS debut

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) proudly presents its current exhibition, “Rompiendo el cielo,” showcasing the groundbreaking works
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El Periodico USA Community News September 20, 2024

Congenital Syphilis on the Rise

Testing and treatment key to turning the tide The Texas Department of State Health Services is putting a statewide focus
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El Periodico USA Community News September 19, 2024

McAllen Chamber Announces 2024 Woman of the Year

McAllen Chamber of Commerce honors Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E. and Natasha A. Del Barrio as Man & Woman of the
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El Periodico USA Community News September 19, 2024

Licensed professional counselor indicted in $2 million health care fraud scheme

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release A 46-year-old resident of Mission has been taken into custody
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