Archive for September 2023
Edinburg Chamber Welcomes 29 Professionals to Leadership Edinburg Class XXXV
Edinburg Texas, September 12, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Edinburg Steering Committee is delighted to have welcomed Leadership Edinburg Class XXXV, a group of 29 exceptional individuals poised to take on a transformative leadership program. This year, the chamber is proud to introduce 29 outstanding class members who have demonstrated their…
Read MoreHidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez to Address Poverty Challenges at Public Affairs Breakfast
Edinburg Texas, September 12, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced that it will host the Prosperity Outlook on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. The event is a part of the chambers Public Affairs Initiative. During the event Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez will delve into vital insights, revealing how community…
Read MoreECISD Trustees To Discuss Allowing Unlicensed Religious Chaplains In Edinburg Schools
Edinburg, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 — Edinburg CISD Trustees will consider a resolution and take a recorded vote on whether to allow unlicensed chaplains to provide counseling services to students on campus. As required by Senate Bill 763, the Board will take the vote during today’s meeting. The Board will hold its regular meeting tonight starting…
Read MoreMetro Outlook
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, Sept. 12, 2023 Although there are clearly challenges facing the global economy, the outlook for Texas remains largely favorable. Looking within the state, projected growth across all the entire spectrum of diverse metropolitan areas is also positive, though the pace of expansion varies notably. Let’s take a quick look at some…
Read MoreNewly Reconstructed Home Granted to Precinct 4 Resident by Hidalgo County Program
Edinburg, TX, Sept. 11, 2023 – In a heartwarming, private ceremony, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Com. Ellie Torres handed over the keys to a brand-new home to Irma Reyes, a Precinct 4 resident. This occasion is the ongoing efforts to revitalize our community through the Hidalgo County Urban County (UCP) Program’s Homeowner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (Rehab). “This initiative…
Read MoreOne Dead After Alleged Drunk Driver Runs Red Light In Edinburg
Edinburg Texas, Sept. 9, 2023 – An alleged drunk driver is being held on intoxication manslaughter after an accident that resulted in the death of a female driver in another car. According to Edinburg Police, the accident happened around 2:00 am Saturday morning at the intersection of Trenton Rd. and Closner Rd. Police officers reported that a…
Read MoreSTC Theatre to hold auditions for November production of Puffs
by Amanda Sotelo, Sept. 7, 2023 South Texas College Theatre will hold auditions for its November main stage production of Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox. Auditions will be held in-person on Tuesday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 13 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. All…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg to Host 3rd Annual 9/11 Remembrance Run/Walk On Sat., Sept. 9
Edinburg, TX, Sept. 8, 2023 – In remembrance of the fallen heroes who lost their lives, the City of Edinburg will host the 3rd Annual 9/11 Patriot Day of Remembrance 5K Memorial Run/Walk. Set to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, this poignant event stands as a testament to the unwavering spirit and unity that…
Read MoreSTISD high schools ranked among the best in the state and nation
Edinburg Texas, Sept 7, 2023 – Today, U.S. News & World Report published its 2023-2024 Best High Schools Rankings, which included all four South Texas Independent School District (STISD) high schools among the top-ranked schools in the state and nation. In the state rankings, South Texas ISD Science Academy (Science Academy) in Mercedes ranked 31st, South…
Read MoreMOST History to host historian Jesus Correa during the Sunday Speaker Series presentation at 2 p.m. Sept. 10.
Borderlands historian to discuss Cabeza de Vaca journey at MOSTHistory Edinburg, Texas, Sept. 7, 2023 — The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Naufragios: Cabeza de Vaca, Castillo Maldonado, Dorantes and Estebanico,” featuring Jesús Correa at 2 p.m. on Sept. 10. Spanish explorer Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca spent…
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