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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 6, 2025

Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 extends Wednesday office hours

WESLACO – To better serve the community, Justice of the Peace Andrew Gonzalez will be extending his office hours beginning on
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events February 6, 2025

Free income tax preparation services for qualifying taxpayers at PSJA ISD

PHARR, TX – The United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will offer free tax preparation assistance services at two Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 6, 2025

A Nation Speaks: Protests Erupt Against Trump’s Policies

As the United States transitions into the Trump presidency, waves of protests have swept across the nation. Demonstrations against his
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El Periodico USA Staff Animal Welfare February 5, 2025

“Fill the Bucket” Initiative to Support Yaqui Animal Rescue

Hidalgo County, TX – In honor of Responsible Pet Owners Month this February, Hidalgo County Precinct 3 is proud to strengthen
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 5, 2025

Advocacy Group, Unions Sue Treasury Department Over Illegal DOGE Data Access

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Represented by Public Citizen Litigation Group and State Democracy Defenders Fund, the Alliance for Retired Americans, the American Federation
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured February 5, 2025

Nurses condemn Trump administration attacks on trans people and patients

The following statement by National Nurses United (NNU), the largest U.S. union of registered nurses, is a reaction to the
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards February 4, 2025

Region One Education Service Center to Help Certify 25 Educators with $119,000 Award

MCALLEN, TX – Region One Education Service Center (Region One) was awarded $119,000 from the Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 4, 2025

No More Cultural Observance Days

Federal agencies are swiftly implementing executive orders from President Donald Trump aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 4, 2025

Abbott Directs State Agencies to Ban DEI Policies

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order directing all Texas state agencies to eliminate any forms of DEI policies and to
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News February 4, 2025

Temporary Closure for Improvements To Begin At Beach Access No. 2

Cameron County is pleased to announce construction improvements at Andy Bowie Park located at 7300 State Park Rd 100-South, on
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