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El Periodico USA Community News October 31, 2024

Conque Named 2024 Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics learned on Tuesday that UTRGV Vice President and
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El Periodico USA Community News October 30, 2024

New Center for Human Genetics Building on Brownsville Campus

Center will expand and enhance diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular research By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga The UTRGV School of Medicine today celebrated
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El Periodico USA Community News October 30, 2024

Federal prosecutors stand ready to address voting rights concerns or election fraud

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release Two Assistant U.S. Attorneys will lead the efforts of the
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El Periodico USA Community News October 30, 2024

DPS Offers Halloween Safety Tips

As Halloween approaches, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) would like to remind all Texans to prioritize safety while
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El Periodico USA Community News October 30, 2024

iWatchTexas Receives Record Number of School Safety Reports in September

The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) iWatchTexas program received a record number of school safety related reports during the month of
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El Periodico USA Community News October 29, 2024

Additional State Emergency Personnel Deployed

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas
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El Periodico USA Community News October 29, 2024

Knapp Medical Center Receives 5 Stars For Care Of Heart, Orthopedic & Diabetes Patients

Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized for 5-star care of heart
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El Periodico USA Community News October 29, 2024

Man Who Murdered Fellow Soldier on Military Base in Germany Sentenced to Prison

Office of Public Affairs | U.S. Department of Justice | Press Release A former U.S. soldier was sentenced today to
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El Periodico USA Community News October 28, 2024

Abbott Demands Tren De Aragua Be Declared A Foreign Terrorist Organization

Governor Greg Abbott demanded Vice President Kamala Harris declare Tren de Aragua (TdA) as a foreign terrorist organization during her
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El Periodico USA Featured October 28, 2024

Health Experts Urge Residents To Get Flu And Covid-19 Vaccines

With the arrival of fall, local health authorities are reminding residents that it’s time to get their flu and COVID-19
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