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Pharr Library Director Adolfo Garcia and his staff
El Periodico USA Community Events April 9, 2024

City of Pharr Proclaims April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week

An official proclamation declaring April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week was approved by Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and the
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Men's tennis team captain Emilien Burnel, center, is applauded by his teammates during the Senior Day ceremony before the match April 7.
El Periodico USA Community News April 9, 2024

Burnel Celebrated for Stability, Accolades Brought to Men’s Tennis

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Two years was all Emilien Burnel needed to make a significant impact with the men’s tennis program at The University
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El Periodico USA Community News April 9, 2024

STC’s Valley Promise – Making College Affordable For All

South Texas College is making a promise to help more students in the Rio Grande Valley become college graduates with
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El Periodico USA Community News April 8, 2024

Amnesty Program In The City Of Mission

If you come in voluntarily, failure to appear charges and warrant fees will be waived if paid in full. If
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El Periodico USA Community News April 8, 2024

Edinburg Named Finalist In 2024 All-America City Award

Edinburg, TX- The City of Edinburg has been named one of the twenty finalists for the prestigious 2024 All-America City Award
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El Periodico USA Community News April 6, 2024

Edinburg City Council Approves Asphalt Paving Project At Ebony Hills Golf Course

Edinburg, TX – In the April 2, 2024, meeting, the Edinburg City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Renoworks Facility Solutions for
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El Periodico USA Community News April 6, 2024

Mission Resident Sent To Prison For Hauling 32 People In Horse Trailer

A 34-year-old Mission resident has been sentenced following his conviction for transportation of undocumented aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S.
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Omar Ochoa
El Periodico USA Community News April 6, 2024

Edinburg City Attorney To Step Down

Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg announces the forthcoming departure of Omar Ochoa from his position as City Attorney after
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Francisco Isaias Rodriguez
El Periodico USA Community News April 6, 2024

Laredo Resident Charged With Possession Of Machine Gun

LAREDO, Texas – A 27-year-old man has been indicted for possession of a machine gun, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S.
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Photo Courtesy of Mission CISD
El Periodico USA Community Events April 6, 2024

Sowing Success: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders with Mission CISD

McAllen, TX – The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is proud to announce its upcoming student exhibition, “Mission
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