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El Periodico USA Community News July 9, 2024

A Message from the Texas Department of Transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is set to commence the FM676 (Auburn Avenue) Roadway Widening project in July 2024.
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El Periodico USA Community News July 9, 2024

Free Alarms from the Edinburg Fire Department

We are delighted to announce that the Edinburg Fire Department has received a FEMA grant to provide free smoke and
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El Periodico USA Education July 8, 2024

UTRGV doctoral student named UT System’s Jess Hay Chancellor Fellow

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– Edinburg native Ashley Leal is the first UTRGV College of Education and P-16 Integration (CEP) student to receive the
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El Periodico USA Community News July 8, 2024

Choir teacher sentenced

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas McALLEN– A 33-year-old Mexican citizen has been sentenced for receiving child pornography, announced
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El Periodico USA Community News July 8, 2024

H.R. Employee of the Month

We are thrilled to announce that Jessica D. Gonzalez, H.R. Specialist in our Human Resources Department, has been named Employee
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El Periodico USA Community News July 8, 2024

Juan Gallardo brings big-city style to STC Cosmetology program

South Texas College Cosmetology Instructor Juan Gallardo said it’s more important than ever to ensure students entering the field are
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El Periodico USA Community News July 8, 2024

Exciting Career Opportunities Await You

Are you looking for a new career opportunity in a vibrant and dynamic community? Look no further! Our All-America City
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El Periodico USA Business July 8, 2024

Governor Abbott To Lead Economic Development Mission

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott announced he will lead an economic development
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El Periodico USA Community News July 6, 2024

Starr County justice of the peace and another sent to prison

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas McALLEN, Texas – Two Starr County residents, one a former justice of the
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El Periodico USA Community News July 6, 2024

The CEED: Forging Strong Partnerships for Economic Growth and Innovation

The CEED (Center for Education and Economic Development) is thrilled to announce its strengthened partnerships with The University of Texas
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