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El Periodico USA Community News May 15, 2024

STC Graduate Inspires As Mentor And National Guard

South Texas College Computer Information Technology graduate Joey Quezada describes his journey to a bachelor’s degree as a tough road
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division have announced an agreement to bring 30 resident physicians to Brownsville and McAllen by summer 2024, with plans to seat 150 total resident physician positions by 2029
El Periodico USA Community News May 15, 2024

UTRGV medicine residency program to begin Summer 2024

By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – New internal medicine resident physicians will soon join the Rio Grande Valley thanks to
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El Periodico USA Community News May 14, 2024

UTRGV to acquire Brownsville ISD facility for Art and Design

Latest Development Allows University To Vacate Rusteberg Hall And Meet Unique Space Needs Of Students By Victoria Brito Morales RIO
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El Periodico USA Community News May 13, 2024

A Career Welded In Strength Ended Too Soon

Carlos Pareda-Hernandez passed away on March 16, 2024, two months shy of his college and high school graduations, a milestone
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El Periodico USA Community Events May 13, 2024

Pharr Police Memorial Ceremony: Honoring Our Brave

On May 14th, from 9 to 11 a.m., the Pharr community will gather at Pharr EMS Headquarters (3000 North Cage
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El Periodico USA Community News May 13, 2024

STC English Graduate Balances Passion With Helping Others

South Texas College graduate Aylin Garza said she has immersed herself in community service, driving her ambition as a future
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El Periodico USA Community News May 11, 2024

A Dream Cut Short – STC Honors Student’s Legacy

Roberto Carlos Rio Rodriguez was only five minutes away from his home, when his world and his dream of becoming
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El Periodico USA Community News May 11, 2024

Mayor Cowen’s Inaugural State Of The City Address

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. delivered his inaugural State of the City Address on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The highly
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El Periodico USA Community News May 10, 2024

Governor Abbott Directs Texas To Ignore Title IX Rewrite

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas’ public university systems and community colleges directing them to not comply with President
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El Periodico USA Community News May 10, 2024

Stay Ahead of the Storm: Hurricane Preparedness Tips

As hurricane season approaches, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to safeguard yourself and your loved ones. Don’t wait until
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