Archive for July 2023
Annual Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Is Aug. 11-13
Edinburg TX, July 31, 2023 — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100,…
Read MoreCinnaholic – Edinburg Opening Today!
Plant-based cinnamon rolls and sweet treats hosting grand opening EDINBURG, TX (July 24, 2023) – Cinnaholic, one of the fastest growing plant-based concepts in the country, will open on Friday, July 28 in Edinburg, TX, the first Cinnaholic in the Rio Grande Valley area. Opening at the Trenton Drive Plaza, Cinnaholic – Edinburg will offer the brand’s…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber of Commerce Invites Nominations for New Board Members
Edinburg, TX, July 28, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for a new board member to join the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate business professionals who are eager to make a positive impact in their community. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source…
Read MoreUPDATED: 10-year old child dies, brings total to 4 deaths in head-on crash
Photo above: The vehicle driven by Sheng Li Jiang, an alleged drunk driver, in a two-car accident that resulted in the death of three persons. Photo credit: City of Edinburg. UPDATE: Edinburg Police today confirmed that the 10-year old girl had been in critical condition but passed away around 1:00 A.M. this morning. Edinburg TX,…
Read MoreSTC first in nation to offer registered nurse apprenticeship program
Photo above: In a historic moment for South Texas College, the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, in collaboration with the Texas Workforce Commission, recently announced that the college is the first in the nation to be approved to implement a newly formed Registered Apprenticeship Program in the occupation of Registered Nurse. STC photo. By Amanda…
Read MoreSouth Texas College raises minimum wage by $2
Photo above: Andrea Rojas a student working in the College Connections department at South Texas College’s Pecan Campus assists students with admission and enrollment support. Students like Rojas will be among those who will see their pay increase to $15 an hour as a result from a decision by STC’s Board of Trustees, which has approved…
Read MoreTOMORROW: Edinburg EDC, Chamber Host Informational Session on Low Interest Rate Business Loan Program
Edinburg TX, August 15, 2023 — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Edinburg Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce an upcoming informational session about the Interest Buy Down Program to be held tomorrow, Aug. 16, at Edinburg City Hall. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg Business News This program is in partnership with…
Read MoreCinnaholic Edinburg Opening July 28
Plant-based cinnamon rolls and sweet treats hosting grand opening EDINBURG, TX, July 26, 2023 – Cinnaholic, one of the fastest growing plant-based concepts in the country, will open on Friday, July 28 in Edinburg, TX, the first Cinnaholic in the Rio Grande Valley area. Opening at the Trenton Drive Plaza, Cinnaholic – Edinburg will offer the brand’s…
Read MoreUPDATE: Edinburg PD arrest one murder suspect, another still sought
Edinburg TX, August 2, 2023 — Today at about 2:30 p.m., Edinburg Police Department detectives arrested 44-year-old Edgar Ivan Gonzalez at the 6500 block of S. 23rd St. in McAllen. Gonzalez had an outstanding warrant from the Edinburg Police Department in connection to the murder of 32-year-old Eric Michael Garcia on July 23 at the 3900 block of…
Read MoreThree people killed, two others in critical condition in Edinburg
Edinburg, TX, July 26, 2023 – The Edinburg Police Department is currently conducting a thorough investigation into a devastating collision that occurred on Monday, July 24, claiming the lives of three individuals and leaving two persons in critical condition. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg Community News The preliminary findings from the investigation indicate…
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