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El Periodico USA Community News May 28, 2024

Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley is officially open! The new hospital is prepared to provide acute pediatric specialty care
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El Periodico USA Community News May 28, 2024

NOAA Predicts Above-Normal 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

NOAA’s outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30, predicts an 85% chance
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El Periodico USA Community News May 28, 2024

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tours Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick visited South Texas on Saturday to tour Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley. The new
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El Periodico USA Community News May 28, 2024

Governor Abbott Announces $17 Million Grant For Rural Hospitals

Office of the Texas Governor | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is
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El Periodico USA Community News May 27, 2024

Texas A&M Forest Service Awards City of Pharr $3.12 Million Grant

The Pharr City Commission was presented with a $3.12 million dollar grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service Grant in the category
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El Periodico USA Education May 27, 2024

Mother Of Four Fulfills Social Work Dream Amidst Growing Demand

South Texas College Social Work graduate April Duran recently celebrated the achievement of earning her associate degree on May 4,
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El Periodico USA Community News May 27, 2024

City of Pharr Cutting-Edge Video to 9-1-1 Service

PRESS RELEASE Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr proudly unveiled its latest advancement in emergency response technology with the launch of the
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El Periodico USA Community News May 27, 2024

STC Student Turns Generational Struggle Into Dream Pharmacy School Victory

South Texas College graduate Brianna Saldana opens up about the motivation that is fueling her pursuit of a career as
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El Periodico USA Community News May 25, 2024

Sam’s Club Gives $350K To RCVCOBE, Career Center

By Amanda Alaniz RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– A new gift from UTRGV’s collaborating partner, Sam’s Club, is expected to help broaden opportunities
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El Periodico USA Community News May 25, 2024

An Unbreakable Bond: Mother, Daughter Empower Each Other

Mother, daughter duo Brenda Cantu and Mia Treviño, respectively, cherish their tight bond from late nights of homework to enjoying
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