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El Periodico USA Community News December 9, 2024

Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges” was
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El Periodico USA Community News December 9, 2024

State Emergency Response Resources For Potential Flash Floods

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency
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El Periodico USA Community Events December 9, 2024

Discover Dinosaurs This Winter at IMAS Camp

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) invites 3rd-5th graders to an exciting winter adventure at Operation Imagination: Winter
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El Periodico USA Community News December 9, 2024

Young drug dealer admits to having weapon for “protection”

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release An 18-year-old Alamo resident has pleaded guilty to utilizing a
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El Periodico USA Community News December 7, 2024

Vehicle Safety Inspection Changes Take Effect January 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program – which eliminate most
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El Periodico USA Community News December 7, 2024

DOJ Regulations for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Office of Public Affairs | U.S. Department of Justice | Press Release The Justice Department today announced it has submitted
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El Periodico USA Community News December 7, 2024

Texas conservatives plan to further restrict trans lives this legislative session

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune “Texas conservatives plan to further restrict trans lives this legislative session” was first published
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El Periodico USA Community News December 6, 2024

South Texan imprisoned for attempting to run over federal agent

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas | Press Release A 23-year-old San Benito man has been ordered to federal
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El Periodico USA Community News December 6, 2024

If Trump makes cuts to Medicaid, Texas officials could seize the opportunity to further slash

By Lomi Kriel and Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica “If Trump makes cuts to Medicaid, Texas officials could
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El Periodico USA Community News December 6, 2024

Grid operator says Texas is better prepared for extreme cold this winter

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune “Grid operator says Texas is better prepared for extreme cold this winter” was first
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