Archive for October 2023
Fueling the Future
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, October 25, 2023 The US Energy Information Administration recently released its long-term projections for global fuel demand. The International Energy Outlook 2023 (IEO2023) looks at long-term energy trends across the world through 2050. It includes seven scenarios with widely varying assumptions regarding economic growth, zero-carbon technology costs, and oil prices. Of…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Arrest Couple for Leaving 6-month old Infant Unattended in Vehicle
Edinburg, Texas, Oct. 29, 2023 – Edinburg police arrested a man and a woman on charges of child endangerment after they allegedly left their 6-month-old infant unattended in an unlocked car. The suspects have been identified as Alexandra Navarrete and Ismael Esparza, according to records from Hidalgo County Jail. According to a probable cause affidavit,…
Read MoreVeteran’s Day Parade Saturday, Nov. 4, Float Entries Sought
Edinburg Texas, Oct. 24, 2023 — The City of Edinburg invites the public to participate in the upcoming Veterans Day Parade. This annual event will take place along Closner Boulevard, the Boulevard of Heroes. The Parade is open to anyone interested in participating free of charge. Political entries may participate with a charge of $250.…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Now Accepting 2023 Man & Woman of the Year Nominations
Edinburg Texas, Oct. 24, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it is now accepting nominations for the highly anticipated 2022 Man & Woman of the Year Award. The winners will be recognized at the Annual Installation & Awards Banquet set for Wednesday, November 08, 2023. Each year the Edinburg Chamber…
Read MoreEdinburg Holiday Parade To Kickoff Holiday Season
Edinburg Texas, Oct. 24, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and City of Edinburg will commence the holiday season with its annual Night of Lights Parade. The parade is scheduled for Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7 P.M. in Downtown Edinburg. Spectators may enjoy an evening of dazzling parade floats and entertainment as this…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Looking For Director of Special Events
Edinburg, Texas, Oct. 24, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking a Director of Special Events. This individuals role is to coordinate all of the Chamber’s special events and programs, ensuring they meet and exceed expectations. Among these responsibilities include; obtaining volunteers, keeping records of each event, and making reports and comparisons…
Read MoreEdinburg named Most Affordable College Town by WalletHub
Edinburg, TX, Oct. 24, 2023 – The City of Edinburg, the proud home of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, has clinched the prestigious title of “Most Affordable College Town” in the United States, according to WalletHub’s “Best College Towns and Cities in America” study. WalletHub’s extensive analysis encompassed an evaluation of 415 cities with college…
Read MoreHidalgo County DA’s Office launches QR Code to help victims of family violence access important resource information
Edinburg Texas, Oct. 23, 2023 – The Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office launched an important initiative to help victims of family violence to access important resource information with a simple QR Code. “We know that everyone in our community has access to a cell phone so we created a QR Code that can be scanned…
Read MoreBook bans in Texas spread as new state law takes effect
Photo above — The American flag reflects off a Houston Little Free Library designed to look like a prison filled with banned books. Credit: Callaghan O’Hare/Reuters By Jeremy Schwartz, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, Oct. 11, 2023 As a new Texas law further restricting what books students can check out of school libraries takes effect, local bans…
Read MoreKnife-wielding Stranger Knocks On Family’s Front Door
Edinburg TX, Oct 14, 2023 — A man with a knife in hand rang the doorbell and knocked on a family’s front door on October 10, leading to call to the Edinburg Police Department for assistance. The incident started around 2:30 pm on October 10 at the 100 block of Marion Lane. The family noticed…
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