1. Home / 
  2. Local News

Local News

El Periodico USA Awards November 8, 2024

UTRGV President Honored with Distinguished Citizen Award

Although UTRGV President Guy Bailey never had the chance to join the Boy Scouts as a young boy growing up
Read More
El Periodico USA Animal Welfare November 7, 2024

Animal Regulation & Care Center Focuses On Pet Safety

The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) is committed to safeguarding the community’s pets and strays by providing affordable
Read More
El Periodico USA Community News November 7, 2024

Republicans reassert their dominance in Texas

By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune “Republicans reassert their dominance in Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a
Read More
El Periodico USA Community News November 7, 2024

UTRGV joins $9.7 million Rail Safety Research Initiative

Advancing rail safety innovation through UTRGV’s Transportation Center for Railway Safety By Maria Gonzalez The University of Texas Rio Grande
Read More
El Periodico USA Community News November 7, 2024

Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of Education

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune “Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of Education” was first published by
Read More
El Periodico USA Education November 7, 2024

Roy Choi to headline UTRGV Distinguished Speakers Series

Roy Choi, the culinary trailblazer of the modern food truck movement, will serve as the inaugural speaker for the 2024-2025
Read More
El Periodico USA Community News November 6, 2024

Donald Trump wins Texas’ 40 electoral votes

By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune “Donald Trump wins Texas’ 40 electoral votes” was first published by The Texas Tribune,
Read More
El Periodico USA Community News November 6, 2024

An election about elections

A South Texas town asks itself who should run voting operations. By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “An election about
Read More
El Periodico USA Community News November 6, 2024

Lawmakers urged to change abortion laws

Texas OB-GYNs urge lawmakers to change abortion laws after reports on pregnant women’s deaths By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune
Read More
El Periodico USA Community News November 6, 2024

Brownsville Airport To Begin Runway Renovation

The Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport will soon embark on a major runway renovation aimed at improving aircraft arrivals
Read More