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El Periodico USA Education June 12, 2024

STC receives recognition for digital learning

South Texas College (STC) recently became only one of two higher education institutions in Texas to receive a program certification
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El Periodico USA Community News June 12, 2024

Brownsville trafficker sent to prison for importing 25 bricks of meth

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas McALLEN, Texas – A 27-year-old man has been sentenced for importing meth, announced
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El Periodico USA Community News June 11, 2024

Edinburg FD New Thermal Imaging Cameras

The Edinburg Fire Department is excited to announce the acquisition of 20 portable thermal imaging cameras, a vital addition that
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El Periodico USA Featured June 11, 2024

Edinburg Honors Maura Morales as Employee of the Month

The City of Edinburg proudly announces Maura Morales as the Employee of the Month for May. Maura, a dedicated city
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El Periodico USA Community Events June 11, 2024

Operation Back to School Event

As summer flies by, it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming school year, and the City of Mission is
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El Periodico USA Animal Welfare June 10, 2024

A Tribute to a Beloved Dog

The community is grieving after a heartbreaking attack took the life of Chance, an 8-year-old Labrador mix, in a neighborhood
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El Periodico USA Community News June 10, 2024

Most affordable college in the country

Following a rich history of being recognized for its dedication to excellence, South Texas College has once again been ranked
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El Periodico USA Business June 10, 2024

STC Foundation donates to STC Ascender program

Nearly 30 South Texas College Ascender Catch the Next program students will be headed to the University of Texas at Austin (UT)
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El Periodico USA Community News June 8, 2024

Pharr Proclaims June 2024 as “Alzheimer’s Brain Awareness Month”

The Pharr City Commission has approved a proclamation declaring June 2024 as “Alzheimer’s Brain Awareness Month.” This important initiative aims
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El Periodico USA Community News June 8, 2024

Secretary of State Issues Guidance to Protect Voter Privacy

Secretary of State Jane Nelson today issued an advisory on the urgent need to protect the privacy of Texas voters. The advisory
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