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Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
El Periodico USA Community News March 30, 2024

PSJA ISD Unveils New School Safety & Security Center with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

ALAMO – Pharr-San-Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) showcased its commitment to student and staff well-being with the inauguration of
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El Periodico USA Community News March 30, 2024

Edinburg PD successful Spring Break DWI campaign

Edinburg PD unit involved in minor DWI crash highlights importance of the Make a Plan campaign Edinburg, TX – Throughout March, the
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Courtesy Photo: Dr. Sylvia Robles
El Periodico USA Awards March 29, 2024

UTRGV professor awarded 2024 Hispanic Women Making History Honor

Amanda Alaniz RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – Dr. Sylvia Robles, assistant professor of practice in the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar
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El Periodico USA Community News March 29, 2024

Governor Abbott Launches Texas Space Commission

Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today launched the Texas Space Commission and announced the inaugural members of the Texas Space
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El Periodico USA Community Events March 28, 2024

Junior Olympic Amateur Boxing Coming to Edinburg

Edinburg is buzzing with excitement as the city gears up to host the Junior Olympic Amateur Boxing event for the
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The Texas Nurses Association recently selected Dr. Eloisa G. Tamez, professor and associate dean for Student Success & Engagement at UTRGV School of Nursing, as one of five TNA members recognized as a Leader and Legend of Texas Nursing, an honor awarded every two years to a nurse whose contribution to health had local, statewide and national transformational effects. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)
El Periodico USA Awards March 28, 2024

March is Women’s History Month

Karen Villarreal RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Dr. Eloisa G. Tamez has worn many hats over the course of her life: an American
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El Periodico USA Community Events March 27, 2024

Mayors Monarch Pledge

Mayor Villalobos was recently recognized for his unwavering support of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge with the establishment of a butterfly
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Leadership with STC’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) program were presenters at STMA’s membership meeting, which took place recently in McAllen. At the event, AMT introduced Precision Manufacturing students Jose Maldonado and Heriberto Jalomo, who each received a $2,000 scholarship by STMA for the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters.
El Periodico USA Community News March 27, 2024

STC Advanced Manufacturing Students Awarded Scholarships

The South Texas Manufacturers Association (STMA, a longtime partner of South Texas College, recently awarded two Precision Manufacturing Technology students
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El Periodico USA Business March 26, 2024

Pharr EDC Hosts MOU Signing Ceremony with Delegation from Michoacan, MX

Pharr, Texas – A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony was held on Friday, March 15, 2024, between the Pharr Economic
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El Periodico USA Community News March 26, 2024

The City of Palmview opened its first municipal library on Saturday

The grand opening took place at 505 Palmview Commercial Drive and featured appearances by two Rio Grande Valley authors. This
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