Archive for November 2024
Edinburg Police Host “When Sean Speaks” to Raise Awareness on Drunk Driving
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the community to a poignant presentation, “When Sean Speaks,” aimed at raising awareness about the devastating consequences of drunk driving. The event will take place on Monday, December 4, at 6 p.m. at Edinburg City Hall. “When Sean Speaks” tells the story of Sean…
Read MoreRGV DAs Launch “No Refusal” DWI Initiative for Holiday Season
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition (RGV DAC) has announced the implementation of a “No Refusal” DWI initiative aimed at reducing impaired driving during the holiday season. The initiative, a collaboration between the district attorneys of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties and law enforcement at all levels, will…
Read MoreShrinking Schools
Dr. M. Ray Perryman It’s a fact of US demographic life that school enrollments are likely to trend downward. The population is aging, birth rates are dropping, and consequently there are fewer school-aged children. The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that enrollment fell by 2.1% between 2017 and 2022, with a decline of 5.5%…
Read MoreSTXIFF Kicks Off 2025 Season with Networking Mixer in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) will officially launch its 2025 season with an annual Networking Mixer on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the ACE Center in Edinburg. Organized by the City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Division, the event invites filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts to connect and…
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