Archive for May 2024
Former Edinburg Chamber Board President Charged with DWI
Photo above – Mario Lizcano Jr was charged with DWI. Photo credit: Hidalgo County photo. Edinburg, TX — Mario Lizcano Jr., the former President of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Board, was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of driving while intoxicated. According to the Edinburg Police Department, officers observed a black Chevrolet Silverado stopped…
Read MoreTragic Drowning Incident at Apartment Pool
Edinburg, TX — On Friday, May 17, 2024, shortly before 5 p.m., Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a call at 1415 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. concerning a 6-year-old boy found unresponsive in an apartment complex pool. Upon arrival, officers immediately initiated chest compressions in an effort to resuscitate the child. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)…
Read MoreUPDATED: Teen Detained in Edinburg Shooting Incident
Edinburg, TX — On Sunday, May 19, 2024, shortly after 6 p.m., officers from the Edinburg Police Department responded to a shooting incident on the 600 block of Pin Oak Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, 43-year-old Alvi Aristegui Puyg, deceased from a gunshot wound. Through their investigation, officers detained 17-year-old Alberto Quintana, who…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Joint Regional Hurricane Preparedness Conference
Edinburg, TX — As hurricane season approaches, the City of Edinburg, in collaboration with Hidalgo County and the cities of McAllen, Mission, Pharr, and Weslaco, will hold a Joint Regional Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference on Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at Edinburg City Hall. This collaborative effort aims to provide residents with essential information…
Read MoreEdinburg Fire Department Donates Safety Equipment to Mexican Cities
Edinburg, TX — In a gesture of international cooperation and support, the Edinburg Fire Department is set to donate essential firefighting equipment to two Mexican cities, Valle Hermoso in Tamaulipas and Abasolo in Nuevo León. The presentation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. This donation aims to provide vital life-saving resources to…
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Dr. M. Ray Perryman Even as oil and natural gas production in Texas and the United States have been increasing rapidly, new data from the US Energy Information Administration indicates that proved reserves are also hitting record highs. Basically, we’re finding new reserves faster than we can extract them from the ground. Proved reserves are…
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