Archive for July 2024
Home Affordability Worsens in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties as Prices Surge
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX, July 19, 2024 — Home affordability in Hidalgo and Cameron counties declined significantly in the second quarter of 2024. Median home prices in the Rio Grande Valley surged, aligning with national trends of rising home costs and high mortgage rates. According to the latest U.S. Home Affordability Report from ATTOM,…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber unveils downtown art installation, aims to promote community and local business
By Maria Ruiz Edinburg Texas, July 16, 2024 — Downtown Edinburg is popping with color after an alleyway art installation debuted in early July. A few blocks from the Hidalgo County Courthouse, at 312 E. Cano St. in Edinburg, lies a picturesque scene with painted brick murals and intricate decor that provides an interactive photo…
Read MoreEdinburg Man Arraigned for Murder and Aggravated Assault
Staff Reports EDINBURG, TX – An Edinburg man was arraigned on charges of murder and aggravated assault following a fatal incident that began as a verbal altercation, authorities said. Luis Antonio Garza, 26, appeared before Justice of the Peace Charlie Espinoza on Monday, where he was charged with murder and aggravated assault. Espinoza set a $500,000…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Wins Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Excellence Award for Social Media Campaigns
Photo above: Edinburg Chamber of Commerce staff Ronnie Larralde, Executive Director; Nayeli Zenteno, Director of Marketing & Tourism; and Dulce Cortina, Director of Membership, attending the TCCE Annual Conference. By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas – July 8, 2024 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce (ECC) earned the coveted first place in the Texas Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreEdinburg Police to Host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Sessions at Local Starbucks
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…
Read MoreEdinburg Postpones 4th Annual Firecracker Run 5K Due to Severe Weather
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.…
Read MoreEdinburg Announces Sandbag Distribution Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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…
Read MoreTexas Cook’Em High Steaks in Edinburg Postponed Due to Severe Weather
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…
Read MoreMan Stabbed in Edinburg; Two Suspects Arrested Following Police Pursuit
Photo above: The three suspects were arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety: from left, Catarina Olivo, Miguel Angel Pedroza, and Caroline Valadez Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas – July 2, 2024 — Edinburg police officers responded to a stabbing incident early Tuesday morning, discovering a male victim at 1102 W. Trenton with multiple injuries. The victim,…
Read MoreEdinburg man, identified as fugitive in 2012 Florida sexual assault case, arraigned on narcotic possession and falsifying identity
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…
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