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El Periodico USA Community News December 18, 2024

High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune “High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald
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El Periodico USA Awards December 18, 2024

Class of 2024: Deaf graduate overcomes challenges

By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa In a sea of caps and gowns at this weekend’s UTRGV Fall commencement ceremonies, one graduate
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El Periodico USA Awards December 18, 2024

BCIC Opens Applications For 2025 Quality Of Life Grant Program

Local organizations looking to enhance Brownsville’s spaces, cultural offerings, recreational facilities, and more now have an opportunity to secure grant
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El Periodico USA Awards December 17, 2024

UTRGV Athletics Graduates Six After Fall Semester

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is proud to announce that six student-athletes graduated
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El Periodico USA Community News December 17, 2024

Texas Arrests Mexican Mafia Gang Members, Human Smugglers

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety
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El Periodico USA Community Events December 17, 2024

Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune “Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas” was
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El Periodico USA Community News December 17, 2024

New Senior Center Opens in Brownsville

The City of Brownsville opens its new Brownsville Senior Center, located at 519 E. Madison Street, to better meet the
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El Periodico USA Community News December 16, 2024

DHR Health Expands Sports Medicine Team with Dr. Jimmy Gonzales

DHR Health is proud to welcome Dr. Jimmy Gonzales, a double board-certified physician in family medicine and sports medicine, to
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El Periodico USA Business December 16, 2024

Abbott Touts Texas’ Robust Energy Industry At Dallas Citizens Council

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott touted Texas’ robust energy sector during
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El Periodico USA Community News December 16, 2024

Ready for the next mission

Class of 2024: U.S. Army veteran and future physical therapist prepared to help others in new chapter of life By
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