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El Periodico USA Community News March 20, 2024

City Of Brownsville Remains Under Stage 2 Water Restrictions

The city of Brownsville remains under Stage 2 water restrictions due to dropping water reservoir levels and could reach Stage
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Gerardo “Jerry” Alanis. (CBS 4 News File Photo)
El Periodico USA Community News March 20, 2024

Progreso mayor arrested on federal drug charges

PROGRESO, TEXAS— On Monday morning, officials from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended Progreso Mayor Gerardo “Jerry” Alanis, 31,
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UTRGV School of Medicine fourth-year medical student, Alyssa Villanueva, celebrates her residency match to UT Austin Dell Medical School where she will be a resident physician in pediatrics. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)
El Periodico USA Community News March 19, 2024

UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates Match Day with soon-to-be physicians

Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS –An almost silent buzz filled the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg on Friday
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El Periodico USA Community News March 19, 2024

Deadly Crash in Edinburg Under Investigation

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released the identity of the driver who tragically lost his life in
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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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