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El Periodico USA Community Events June 11, 2024

Operation Back to School Event

As summer flies by, it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming school year, and the City of Mission is
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El Periodico USA Animal Welfare June 10, 2024

A Tribute to a Beloved Dog

The community is grieving after a heartbreaking attack took the life of Chance, an 8-year-old Labrador mix, in a neighborhood
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El Periodico USA Community News June 10, 2024

Most affordable college in the country

Following a rich history of being recognized for its dedication to excellence, South Texas College has once again been ranked
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El Periodico USA Business June 10, 2024

STC Foundation donates to STC Ascender program

Nearly 30 South Texas College Ascender Catch the Next program students will be headed to the University of Texas at Austin (UT)
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El Periodico USA Community News June 8, 2024

Pharr Proclaims June 2024 as “Alzheimer’s Brain Awareness Month”

The Pharr City Commission has approved a proclamation declaring June 2024 as “Alzheimer’s Brain Awareness Month.” This important initiative aims
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El Periodico USA Community News June 8, 2024

Secretary of State Issues Guidance to Protect Voter Privacy

Secretary of State Jane Nelson today issued an advisory on the urgent need to protect the privacy of Texas voters. The advisory
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El Periodico USA Community News June 8, 2024

DHR Pioneering Alzheimer’s Treatment Breakthrough

DHR Health, a leader in healthcare innovation, proudly announced today its groundbreaking achievement as the first hospital south of San
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Acting Associate Attorney General Mizer and Assistant Attorney General Clarke meeting with LGBTQI+ stakeholders.
El Periodico USA Community News June 7, 2024

Quarterly LGBTQI+ Rights Community Stakeholder Meeting

Office of Public Affairs | U.S. Department of Justice Marking the first week of Pride Month, the Justice Department convened
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El Periodico USA Business June 7, 2024

Local sisters boost business through STC apprenticeship

Maribel and Carolina Saenz say South Texas College is giving business owners and professionals incredible opportunities to grow their companies
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El Periodico USA Awards June 6, 2024

UTRGV partner school BECHS top performer in Texas

By Victoria Brito Morales BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS– UTRGV partner school, Brownsville Early College High School (BECHS) continues to maintain its position as
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