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El Periodico USA Community News March 18, 2024

Release of roughly 12M gallons of raw sewage from Mexico into U.S. postponed

Salvador Rivera SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Earlier this week, the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) announced a sewage
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El Periodico USA Community News March 16, 2024

McAllen’s Vision Zero: A Community Effort for Safer Streets

McAllen, Texas – In a bold initiative to prioritize safety on its roadways, the City of McAllen proudly announces its
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Statement of Mutual Cooperation Signing
El Periodico USA Community News March 16, 2024

Governor Abbott Signs Statement Of Mutual Cooperation With The United Kingdom

Austin, Texas Press Release, Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott Governor Greg Abbott today signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation
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El Periodico USA Community News March 15, 2024

Sole Survivor of Fatal Helicopter Crash in Recovery

A National Guard helicopter crashed last Friday in La Grulla, Texas, claiming the lives of three individuals and leaving one
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El Periodico USA Community News March 15, 2024

Abbott celebrates arrest of nearly 500,000 migrants

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has released a report applauding the state’s arrest of nearly 500,000 migrants, showcasing his efforts to
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John F. Kennedy Park and Pavilion is seen in this undated photo in San Benito. (Courtesy: City of San Benito)
El Periodico USA Community News March 14, 2024

City Hall for All

In a bold move toward greater community engagement, City Hall officials are taking governance directly to the people. Following the
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El Periodico USA Community News March 13, 2024

Former Police Chief for Rio Bravo Died a Day Before Primary Elections

McAllen, Texas — Before Tuesday’s primary elections in Corpus Christi, a former police chief of Rio Bravo, located in South
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Nguma, Amani. Street Level. 2023. McAllen Memorial High School
El Periodico USA Art March 13, 2024

McAllen ISD 16th Annual Young at Art Exhibition at IMAS

McAllen, TX – The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) in McAllen is honored to announce the commencement of
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McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez during a news conference Monday, March 11, 2024, at the McAllen Police Department. (Dina Arevalo | The Monitor)
El Periodico USA Community News March 12, 2024

McAllen police shoot knife-wielding man at police station

McALLEN — On Monday, McAllen police encountered a man brandishing two knives and issuing threats upon entering the police department
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El Periodico USA Community News March 12, 2024

Decreased voter turnout across the Valley

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — The primary elections determined the contenders for the upcoming general election in November, while those who
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