Archive for November 2023
Edinburg to Host 12th Annual ‘Edinburg Cares’ Food Drive On Monday, Nov. 20th
Edinburg, TX, Nov. 17, 2023 – In a continued effort to ensure that Edinburg families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal without worry, the City of Edinburg will host the 12th Annual ‘Edinburg Cares’ Food Drive on Monday, November 20, 2023, in collaboration with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and H-E-B. City staff and volunteer groups will distribute 1,000 turkeys and 1,500 food…
Read MoreVehicle Crashes into El Patio Cafe; No Injuries Reported
Edinburg, TX, November 14, 2023 — On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident at El Patio Cafe, at 2207 S. Closner Blvd. The incident involved a vehicle colliding with the restaurant’s building. Upon arrival at the scene, officers confirmed that there…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Investigate Shooting Incident Stemming from Road Rage
Edinburg, TX, November 14, 2024 — Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a shooting incident on Tuesday, November 14, 2024, shortly before 2 p.m. The incident occurred in the 100 block of N. I-69C and was reported to 911 as shots fired. The investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from a road rage encounter. The…
Read MoreSwearing-in ceremony to be held in Edinburg
Two councilmembers and municipal judge take oath of office Edinburg, TX, Nov. 14, 2023 – The City of Edinburg cordially invites the public and media to join a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, November 16, 2023, at 6 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Edinburg City Council Chambers, 415 W. University Drive. After the official…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber of Commerce Partners with American Express for Small Business Saturday
Edinburg, TX, November 25, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced a collaboration with American Express for Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2023. The partnership seeks to support the local business community during the holiday season. On the designated day, shoppers in Edinburg are encouraged to actively participate in the nationally recognized “Shop Small”…
Read MoreFamily Fortunes
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, November 08, 2023 Every three years, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System releases results of the Survey of Consumer Finances. The Survey looks at family income, net worth, debt, and other indicators of the financial health of US families. The most recent report covers the interesting time period…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board Officers To Be Elected This Week
Edinburg Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 — The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will elect new officers at this week’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday evening. As part of its annual duties, the Board will select a President, Vice President and Secretary. The current officers are President Carmen Gonzalez (Pl. 6), Vice-President Xavier Salinas (Place 5)…
Read MoreAuto-Pedestrian Accident Claims Life of Edinburg Resident
Edinburg, TX – November 11, 2023 — In na incident on Saturday evening, tragedy struck in Edinburg as an auto-pedestrian accident claimed the life of 78-year-old Juan Solis. The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of E. University. Edinburg Police Department officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of the…
Read MoreUTRGV Chess Team logs another national title, as 2023 US National Collegiate Rapid Chess co-champions
Photo of UTRGV Chess Team 2023 (UTRGV Photo by David Pike) By Amanda L. Alaniz Edinburg Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 – It’s another checkmate for UTRGV’s three-time national champion chess team, which just brought home a national win as the 2023 U.S. National Collegiate Rapid Chess Champions. The championship, held Sunday, Oct. 29, was played online…
Read MoreEdinburg boil water notice lifted for West University area
Edinburg, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 — The City of Edinburg Utilities Department issued a boil water notice on Wednesday, Nov. 9, for the residents and businesses located within West University Dr. (SH 107), specifically the north side between Jackson Road and Mon Mack Road, in response to a recent water leak incident. After testing the water to…
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