Archive for 2022
Alley Theatre’s “Oskar’s Not So Simple Comeback” To Help Hidalgo County Children Deal With Learning Loss
EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez has arranged for a visit to several Hidalgo County schools from “Oskar’s Not So Simple Comeback,” a theatrical performance, by Houston’s Alley Theatre. The Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez understands the COVID-19 pandemic created a situation for students that caused a sudden need to…
Read MoreEdinburg PD Rescue 21 Immigrants At Stash House, Arrest One Person For Meth
Photo above — Alberto Dominguez was charged with possession of meth after Edinburg Police rescued 21 immigrants at a stash house. Edinburg Police officers rescued 21 undocumented immigrants over the weekend. One individual was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The incident began Saturday morning, November 12, at 3:30 am when police were dispatched…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Announces 2022 Man & Woman of the Year
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2022 Man and Woman of the Year are Estella G. Lopez and Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa. Please join us to honor them at the Chamber’s Annual Installation Banquet to be held on Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 P.M. at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. …
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Now Accepting Christmas Parade Entries
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edinburg are proud to announce the return of the Edinburg Night of Lights Parade. Individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations are invited to participate in the festivities with this year’s theme “A Storybook Christmas”. Don’t miss the beautiful lighted parade, full of brightly decorated floats, plus a…
Read MoreA 7% Solution?
Dr. M. Ray Perryman — November 02, 2022 The rate on 30-year mortgages has topped 7% for the first time in more than 20 years. The sharp rise from about 3% just a year ago is causing fallout for homebuyers and the housing market. While the current situation is going to be costly from several…
Read MoreMaking an Investment
Photo above — UTRGV President Guy Bailey welcomed students to the new Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration program in October. The program, which includes full tuition and fees covered by UTRGV, will be delivered in an accelerated online format, allowing the entire program to be completed in one year by the first of…
Read MoreEdinburg Library to Host Local Authors
An Evening of Poetry with Julieta Corpus, Anne Estevis, and Alyssa Canul Edinburg, TX— The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library invites the public to meet local authors Julieta Corpus, Anne Estevis, and Alyssa Canul. They will be promoting their latest books, Of Love and Departures/De Amor y Despedidas by Julieta Corpus, and Tattoos and Old Lace by Anne Estevis and…
Read More2022 Edinburg Cares Food Drive Still Accepting Donations
It’s time to come together and give back to those in need! ❤️ The City of Edinburg is now accepting donations for the annual Edinburg Cares Food Drive. The City is accepting canned goods/nonperishable items (corn, fruit, vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy mixes, stuffing, etc.) Feel free to stop by any of the drop-off locations listed below. This…
Read MoreIdea Academy Student Arrested For Making Threats To Students, Staff
On Tuesday, November 7th, 2022 an Idea Academy school official contacted the Edinburg Police Department to report that a 16-year-old male student attending the Idea Academy, located in the 3300 block of E. Texas Road, made several verbal threats to staff and other students on November 4th, 2022 during school hours. A school employee and…
Read MoreTwo Re-Elected, One Voted Out, One Run-Off In ECISD Races
Photo above — Letty Flores, newly elected Edinburg CISD trustee, defeated two-term incumbent Oscar Salinas. Edinburg TX — November 9, 2022 Edinburg voters re-elected two school board members, voted out one board member and are set for a run-off. The race for Place 2, newcomer Letty Flores defeated two-term incumber Oscar Salinas by more than…
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