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Fishing on the Chattahoochee River, Ga. Photo by Steve Harwood
El Periodico USA Staff Community Events May 9, 2024

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Coming to McAllen

From above, Earth appears as a water planet with more than 71 percent of its surface covered with this vital
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 8, 2024

Mission Welcomes New Council Members

Excitement fills the air as Mission, Texas, eagerly anticipates the official swearing-in ceremony of Councilman Ruben Plata and Councilman Jose
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 8, 2024

Brownsville Residents Urged To Step Up Water Conservation Efforts

As the water levels in the Amistad and Falcon reservoirs continue to plummet, Brownsville residents are being called upon to
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured May 7, 2024

Brownsville Firefighters Win Competition

In a display of skill and teamwork, Brownsville firefighters Carlos Garcia III and Jose Saldaña secured first place in the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 7, 2024

Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, One Of Texas’ Outstanding Nurses

The City of Brownsville proudly announces that its very own, Arturo Rodriguez, DNP, MPH, CPM, LSI Certified Coach, Director of
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Edith Rodriguez, a student career advisor, poses in the IRIS Pod in the Career Center at the ESTAC Building on the Edinburg Campus. Another pod is located in the Career Center on the Brownsville Campus. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)
El Periodico USA Staff Education May 7, 2024

UTRGV offering innovative IRIS booth for professional headshots

By Tawny Turner RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– The UTRGV Career Center is helping prepare students for a successful future through a variety
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 7, 2024

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar Charged

Congressman Allegedly Accepted Approximately $600,000 from Azerbaijan’s State-Owned Oil Company and a Mexican Bank in Exchange for Official Acts as
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El Periodico USA Staff Animal Welfare May 7, 2024

Gladys Porter Zoo Aza Accreditation

In a significant milestone for the Gladys Porter Zoo, located in Brownsville, Texas, the institution has been granted accreditation by
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News May 6, 2024

RGV Tax Preparers Convicted For $3M Tax Fraud Scheme

For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas McALLEN, Texas – Three local sisters have pleaded guilty to
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events May 4, 2024

Celebrating 30 Years of Community: Brownsville Main Branch Anniversary Bash

Get ready to mark your calendars and join us in commemorating a milestone of community pride – the 30th anniversary
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