Archive for July 2024

Staff Reports Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas – July 4, 2024 — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting community members to join them for coffee and conversation at two upcoming ‘Coffee with a Cop’ events this month. The initiative is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with residents and promote community policing. The first…

Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas – July 4, 2024 — The City of Edinburg has announced the postponement of the 4th Annual Firecracker Run 5K, originally scheduled for July 4, 2024. The decision comes in response to severe weather forecasts associated with Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to impact the region with high winds and heavy rain.…

Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas – July 4, 2024 — In anticipation of the approaching Hurricane Beryl, the City of Edinburg has announced a sandbag distribution to help residents prepare for potential flooding. The distribution will take place from Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 7, at two locations: the Edinburg Service Center at 1201 N. Doolittle…

From Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas – July 2, 2024 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has announced the postponement of the 2024 Texas Cook’Em High Steaks event, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 6, due to severe weather forecasts. This decision comes after careful consideration of the safety concerns associated with Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to…

Photo above: Carlos Perez, wanted on sexual assault case from 2012, was arrested on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, and arraigned on Tuesday, July 2, in Edinburg Municipal Court. Photo courtesy of the City of Edinburg. By Maria Ruiz Edinburg, Texas – July 3, 2024 – On Tuesday, July 2, an Edinburg man arraigned on narcotic…

By Maria Ruiz Edinburg, Texas — On Saturday, June 15th, Edinburg celebrated its annual Juneteenth Jubilee, honoring past and future freedom for Black Texans, with guests highlighting local stories that will make their way to the classroom. “It’s important that we honor the resilience, courage, and strength of those who fought for freedom and equality…