Archive for January 2024
Edinburg EDC Unveils Façade and Lot Improvement Program (FLIP) to Boost Local Businesses
Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 12, 2024 — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is rolling out the Façade and Lot Improvement Program (FLIP), a strategic initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to local small businesses grappling with challenges from recent adversities. FLIP responds to the economic repercussions of the pandemic, escalating inflation, and severe weather…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Introduces Innovative Customer Service Approach
Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 11, 2024 — In a commitment to enhancing customer service experiences for residents interacting with city departments, the City of Edinburg has unveiled a new online-based initiative, inviting citizens to share their feedback after their visits. The Customer Service Satisfaction Survey, which went live on Monday, January 8, 2024, on the…
Read MoreShooting Incident Shakes Rural Edinburg Community
Photo above: Shooting victim Michael Daniel Arevalo, 23 years old. Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 11, 2024 — A quiet night turned tragic on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, as deputies responded to a shooting incident in the 5600 block of Wakita Dr., located in rural Edinburg, Texas. Responding swiftly to the call at 10:28 pm, deputies…
Read MorePractical Tips for Boosting Health, Happiness, and Confidence
Photo via Pexels By Chloe Pearson Even the most confident person could use a boost now and then. A healthy self-esteem can help you navigate the world with ease and encourages you to achieve your goals more efficiently. There are many small actions you can take to enhance your mental and physical well-being day to day. …
Read MoreSouth Texas Educator’s Impact on Chicano Movement Explored in Sunday Speaker Series
Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 3, 2024 — The Museum of South Texas History is set to host a captivating presentation as part of its Sunday Speaker Series, featuring South Texas educator Aurelio Manuel Montemayor and writer Thomas Ray García. The event, titled “How a South Texas Educator Transformed the Chicano Movement,” is scheduled for 2…
Read MoreLooking Back
Dr. M. Ray Perryman January 10, 2023 As I’ve said before, one of the most striking characteristics the US economy demonstrated in 2023 was resilience. Texas set a blazing growth pace for the year, though things slowed a bit toward the end. Let’s look back at the year and the key developments from an economic…
Read MoreEdinburg Moves MLK Day of Service with Restlawn Cemetery Revitalization Project To Friday, Jan. 19
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX – January 3, 2024 — In a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, the City of Edinburg, alongside the City’s Cultural Arts’ Juneteenth Committee and Village in the Valley (VIVA), announces the MLK Day of Service initiative. However, as inclement weather is expected this weekend and into early next…
Read MoreSnider Honored At Texas Fire Service Earn Texas Fire Service Hall of Honor Lifetime Achievement Awards
Staff Reports SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – On Sunday evening, January 7, former Edinburg Fire Chief Shawn Michael Snider was honored posthumously for his 40 years of service with induction into the Texas Fire Service Hall of Honor. This Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes current or former firefighters or emergency service personnel who have made significant contributions…
Read MoreUTRGV Chess Team advances again to Final Four, Takes fourth spot at Pan-American team competition
Photo above: For the ninth time, the UTRGV Chess Team has advanced to the national championship of collegiate chess, the Final Four, also known as the President’s Cup. The UTRGV Team A earned the fourth spot at the Final Four competition held this past weekend, Jan. 4-7, in the Rio Grande Valley for the first…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Gears Up for ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Half-Marathon with Call for Nominations
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 3, 2024 — As the City of Edinburg prepares for the upcoming ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Half-Marathon scheduled for March 3, 2024, residents are encouraged to participate in the spirit of community recognition by nominating individuals who have left a lasting impact on the city. The city is calling on its…
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