Archive for September 2024
Edinburg Officer Hospitalized After Collision with Suspected Drunk Driver
Staff Report An Edinburg police officer was hospitalized Sunday, September 29, 2024, following a collision with a driver suspected of being intoxicated, according to a city news release. The crash occurred shortly after noon at the intersection of 24th Avenue and Chapin Street. Authorities said the officer’s vehicle was struck on the driver’s side by…
Read MoreHidalgo County to Auction Merchandise, Jewelry, and Silver On Oct. 11, Open To Public
Photo above: Silver coins are among some of the items to be auctioned off. Staff Report Hidalgo County will hold a public auction featuring general merchandise, jewelry, silver, and other items on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. The auction will be conducted by Bond & Bond Auctioneers. Interested buyers can register at bondauctioneers.com or place…
Read MoreHidalgo County Health Department Earns National Recognition for Emergency Preparedness
Staff Report EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department has been nationally recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its excellence in public health emergency preparedness. The recognition comes through Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a partnership between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control and…
Read MoreFire Stoppers Festival Returns to Edinburg in October
Staff Report EDINBURG — The Fire Stoppers Festival is set to return for its 32nd year on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Edinburg Central Fire Station. The annual event, hosted by the Edinburg Fire Department, is free and open to the public. This year’s festival will feature a new…
Read MoreAward-winning Russian Pianist to Perform at UTRGV
Staff Report EDINBURG — Award-winning Russian pianist Tatiana Dorokhova, Silver Medalist and Audience Favorite of the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition, will perform at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Performing Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. as part of the Distinguished Artist Series. Dorokhova’s concert will showcase her technical mastery…
Read MoreHidalgo County Adopts $316 Million Budget Without Raising Tax Rate
Staff Report EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court approved a $316 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025 on Tuesday, while maintaining the current tax rate of 57.5 cents per $100 valuation. Despite keeping the rate steady, rising property values will result in a 6 percent increase in taxes for property owners. In addition to…
Read MoreRep. Castro Nominates 30 Latino Recordings for Library of Congress Preservation, Including Selena, Bobby Pulido, La Familia, Latin Breed
Staff Report WASHINGTON — Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) has announced his 2024 list of 30 Latino recordings nominated for preservation in the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. The annual nominations aim to spotlight the contributions of Latino artists to American culture, a group that remains underrepresented in the registry despite making up…
Read MoreU.S. News and World Report: UTRGV No. 1 in Texas public universities for social mobility, helping students graduate and improve their economic standing
By UTRGV News & Media Relations RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – SEPT. 24, 2024 – When it comes to transforming the lives of its students, UTRGV stands as the top institution in Texas, according to the 2025 U.S. News and World Report college rankings. U.S. News ranked UTRGV No. 1 among Texas public universities for social…
Read MoreJosh Abbott Band to Headline Texas Cook’Em High Steaks Event in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Texas Cook’Em High Steaks event is set to return on October 12, 2024, at Ebony Hills Golf Course, offering a full day of food, music, and entertainment. The Josh Abbott Band will headline the evening concert, bringing their signature Texas country sound to the stage. Tejano groups Intenso and…
Read More48-Hour Film Race winners end the night at South Texas International Film Festival
Photo above: At left, Sylvia Vera and her husband Samuel Leaños accept the Best 48-Hour Film on Saturday, September 14, 2024. At right, Edinburg Film Friendly winner Dalia Bouchée gives her acceptance speech at the Edinburg Arts Cultural Entertainment Center on Saturday, September 14, 2024. By Maria Ruiz, The Edinburg Advocate Edinburg, Texas — Labor Day weekend, 40…
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