One Fatality After Minivan Drives Into 18-Wheeler 

Edinburg, Texas, August 22, 2023 – One person died after an accident last night on the Frontage Road on I-69. On Monday, August 21, 2023, shortly before 9 p.m., Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a major accident in the area of northbound I-69 Frontage Rd and E. Rogers Rd.  A beige Chrysler minivan struck…

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ALERT: Edinburg Offers Sandbags Starting Today

The City of Edinburg announced that it will begin sandbag distribution today, Monday, Aug. 21, at 1 pm. The distribution will run from 1-7 pm today and continue tomorrow from 7 am-7 pm at the Edinburg Service Center, 1201 N. Doolittle Road, weather permitting.  This is available for residents living within the city limits. Bring…

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Perryman Column: Jobs By the Numbers

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 21, 2023 Texas continues to shatter records for new jobs. The expansion has been broad based, both in terms of industries and geographic areas. Our latest projections call for notable employment gains over the next five years, though the pace will vary along with external conditions. By 2027, the level…

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Edinburg To Open 4 Indoor Pickleball Courts

Attention, pickleball enthusiasts! Edinburg Parks & Rec will be opening 4 indoor pickleball courts beginning TODAY at the Parks & Recreation Center! Hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm, and daily entry is only $1. This is for adults 18 years of age or older. Visit http://playtimescheduler.com/login.php to reserve your spot. Once you…

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South Texas College celebrates first graduates of inaugural Corrections Academy with Hidalgo County

Photo Caption: South Texas College has set an important milestone by recognizing its first cohort of students who have completed the college’s Basic County Corrections Academy in partnership with Hidalgo County. Photo credit: STC. By Joey Gomez, Hidalgo County, August 18, 2023 – South Texas College has set an important milestone by recognizing its first cohort of…

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