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El Periodico USA Community News March 5, 2024

South Texas Health System Volunteering

At South Texas Health System, there are more than 350 student and adult volunteers helping provide high-quality service to patients
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Osama Balhir Nahas and Isabel Moreno Pruneda
El Periodico USA Community News March 5, 2024

McAllen Doctor and Medical Assistant Convicted in Multimillion Dollar Scheme

A McAllen doctor and his employee were found guilty of receiving illegal kickbacks after ordering unnecessary lab tests and prescriptions,
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El Periodico USA Community News March 4, 2024

STC Receives Multimillion-Dollar Nursing Technology Investment

Amanda Sotelo The South Texas College Nursing Simulation Center has undergone a digital makeover, with the installation and launch of
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El Periodico USA Community News March 1, 2024

Brownsville Enters Drought Stage 2, Water Restrictions Active

BROWNSVILLE, Texas  — The City of Brownsville remains under Stage 2 water restrictions due to dropping water reservoir levels. These
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El Periodico USA Community News March 1, 2024

Biden Challenges Trump to Drop Opposition to Bipartisan Border Security Bill

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Brownsville, Texas on Thursday, issued a challenge to former President Donald Trump, urging
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City of Pharr Awarded HBI Grant (Pictured L to R): Commissioner Bobby Carrillo, Commissioner Dr. Ramiro Caballero, Commissioner Michael Pacheco, Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, Maxine P. Vieyra, South Texas Alzheimer's Program Manager, Gregory Sciuto, Region 7 Leader and Executive Director, San Antonio & South Texas, Dr. Cynthia Gutierrez, the Director of Public Health for the City of Pharr, Commissioner Daniel Chavez, and Commissioner Ricardo Medina.
El Periodico USA Community News March 1, 2024

City of Pharr Awarded Healthy Brain Initiative Grant

Pharr, Texas—The city of Pharr was selected by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Association of County and City Health
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El Periodico USA Community Events February 29, 2024

City of Mission Annual Trash Bash

Be a hero and join us for a city-wide clean-up! Volunteer registration is now open! The first 250 volunteers to
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Local artist Yolanda Cantu meticulously crafted this artwork titled Gift of Life.
El Periodico USA Culture February 29, 2024

DHR Health Honors “National Donor Day”

Local artist Yolanda Cantu
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El Periodico USA Community News February 28, 2024

Mission City Manager Attains Prestigious Credentialed Manager Designation

Mission, TX— Mission City Manager Randy Perez was awarded the prestigious Credentialed Manager designation by the International City/County Management Association
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El Periodico USA Community News February 27, 2024

HHSC Warns Texans About Scammers Targeting Lone Star Cards

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is receiving an increasing number of complaints about a phone scam
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