January 31st Is The Deadline for Paying Property Taxes

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 23, 2023

Edinburg, Texas – January 31, 2023, is the last day that 2022 taxes may be paid without penalties and interest. Mailed in payments are considered timely if postmarked by January 31, 2023.  The Hidalgo County Tax Office business hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m. at the following locations: EDINBURG MAIN OFFICE  2804 S. Business…

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The Legacy Of J.T. Canales And The Texas Rangers

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 23, 2023

EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History welcomes educator Juan Carmona to present during the Sunday Speaker Series, “Words from the 1919 Canales Commission on the Texas Rangers,” at 2 p.m. on Jan. 29.  Carmona, accompanied by Donna High School students in the dual enrollment Mexican American Studies program, will share the legacy…

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First Edinburg Clergy-Police Partnership Class Graduates

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 23, 2023

Photo above: The first Edinburg Clergy-Police Partnership Class graduates are pictured above. Photo — by City of Edinburg. Edinburg TX – January 23, 2023 The Edinburg Police Department held a graduation ceremony for seven faith-based community leaders from the first-ever Edinburg Clergy And Police Partnership Program (E.C.A.P.P.).  The Edinburg Clergy And Police Partnership Program is a…

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ECISD Superintendent’s Contract Up For Review

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 23, 2023

Edinburg TX — January 23, 2023 The contract for Edinburg CISD’s superintendent, Dr. Mario Salinas, will be on the agenda at Tuesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting. Listed as “Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Evaluation, Contract, and Compensation for Superintendent of Schools,” the item is set for discussion behind closed doors during the Board’s…

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Edinburg Inks Contract With MedCare Ambulance

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 18, 2023

Edinburg TX — January 18, 2023 The Edinburg City Council approved a contract with MedCare EMS for ambulance services within the City of Edinburg. The Council took the action during last night’s regularly scheduled meeting. The Council took the action after a lengthy executive session during which the board discussed a number of items. After…

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Edinburg Sets Legislative Priorities

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 18, 2023

Edinburg TX – January 18, 2023 The Edinburg City Council approved a resolution at last night’s regular meeting outlining its 2023 legislative priorities for the 88th State Legislature, which began on January 10, 2023 and ends on May 29, 2023.  In preparation, the City solicited feedback regarding legislative priorities from the City Council, City Departments, and from…

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UTRGV SBDC To Host ‘Smart Start’ Webinar

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 18, 2023

EDINBURG, TX – Do you have a business idea? Are you interested in starting your own business? This webinar will provide you with the information and steps necessary for a smart start, plus get you ready for your one-to-one, business advisement session for ongoing assistance! This webinar is presented by the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support…

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ART_oLoGy Painting Classes

By The Edinburg Advocate | January 18, 2023

EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg Library and Cultural Arts Department brings back its popular ART_oLoGy Classes starting January 2023 at the Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg. The ART_oLoGy program was created in 2015 with the everyday adult in mind. Artology is a fun class for adults focused on providing a supportive and fun environment…

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