Archive for January 2025
Edinburg Cemetery Cleanup in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Moved To Jan. 27
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Due to expected severe cold weather, The City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Juneteenth Committee and the UTRGV Center for Student Involvement, will move the event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The community service event is aimed at preserving a historic landmark. Volunteers are…
Read MoreTrump to tap Abbott’s “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says
Photo above: Mike Banks at a news conference about border security at the Texas Department of Public Safety regional headquarters in Weslaco on Feb. 21, 2023. Credit: Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune “Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says” was first published by The…
Read MoreTexas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages
Photo above: The New Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) Clinic, where this photo of resources was taken, provides San Antonio with quick and reliable behavioral health services. Credit: Olivia Anderson/The Texas Tribune By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Texas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages” was first published by The Texas…
Read MoreECISD Board Hires Additional Legal Representation, Hires Staff For Vacant Positions
By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustee approved hiring attorneys for legal representation and hired staff for vacant positions. After exiting executive session, the board approved the following hiring action: The item proposing hiring of an Assistant Principal at the Edinburg Alternative Educational Academy (EAEA) was pulled at Superintendent Mario…
Read MoreCuellar, Gonzalez only Democrats in Congress to vote for bill restricting trans athletes
Photo above: Demonstrators at the Texas Capitol protest state Senate Bill 14 that would ban gender transition health care for trans kids in Texas on May 2, 2023. Credit: Leila Saidane/The Texas Tribune By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “Texans only Democrats in Congress to vote for bill restricting trans athletes” was first published by The Texas…
Read MoreProperty Tax Deadline Set for January 31
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Hidalgo County esidents have until January 31, 2025, to pay their 2024 property taxes without incurring penalties or interest. Payments sent by mail must bear a postmark dated no later than January 31 to be considered on time. The Hidalgo County Tax Office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30…
Read MoreDemocrats Urging Edinburg Native, Tejano Star Bobby Pulido To Challenge De La Cruz in 2026 Congressional Race
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — According to Politico.com, Bobby Pulido, a Tejano music superstar and Edinburg native, is being heavily recruited by Democrats to challenge Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz in Texas’ 15th Congressional District. According to an article published on Tuesday in Politico, Pulido is expected to announce his candidacy after concluding his farewell music…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board to Address Key Personnel Positions, Legal Representation
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Board of Trustees will meet tonight, Jan. 14, to discuss a range of agenda items, including several personnel matters aimed at filling key positions across the district. The board will consider and potentially take action on the employment of the following individuals: The…
Read MoreLooking Ahead
I’ve been analyzing the Texas economy for more than four decades, including peering into the future to project growth patterns (I was very young when I started). I’ve recently taken yet another deep dive into the long-term outlook for the state, including which industries are likely to lead the way. Let’s take a quick look.…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Police to Crack Down on Illegal School Bus Passing
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg CISD Police Department will begin extra patrols to catch motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses, thanks to a $95,000 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The initiative, part of a High Visibility Enforcement Project, aims to enhance student safety on roadways. Police officers will…
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