Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Crash in Edinburg

Photo above: Marcos Diego Dominguez was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, evading arrest, and reckless driving. Photo: Courtesy Edinburg PD. Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – A 20-year-old driver was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase and crashing into a pickup truck early Sunday morning authorities said. According to the Edinburg Police…

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Economedes High School Principal Retires Amid Harassment Charges

By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – Jesus R. Mata, principal of Economedes High School, has retired from his position with the school district, effective Jan. 31, 2025, following allegations of harassment. The announcement came after an executive session of the Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees. Superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas confirmed Mata’s departure during the Feb. 4,…

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Edinburg High School to Celebrate National Champion Cheerleaders with Banner Ceremony

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg High School will honor its national champion cheerleading teams with a banner-raising ceremony today, Friday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the school gym. The ceremony will recognize the varsity cheerleading team for winning its 11th national title and the junior varsity squad for securing its first-ever national championship.…

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Alice school district warns Border Patrol may board buses and question students about citizenship

Photo above: The superintendent of the Alice Independent School District warned parents in a letter Wednesday that Border Patrol agents may be boarding school buses at highway checkpoints to question students about their citizenship status. Credit: Eddie Gaspar for The Texas Tribune By Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneFeb. 5, 2025 “Texas school district warns Border Patrol…

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City Approves Zoning Change For  Writers’ Retreat

Photo above: The proposed writers’ retreat is located at 2217 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr. By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – South Texas writers may soon find a calm, peaceful place to explore their writing and craft in Edinburg. The Edinburg City Council approved a change of zoning that would allow the site to be used for…

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City Moves One More Step On Downtown Parking Garage

By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council voted to move forward with a next step in building a parking garage near the Hidalgo County Courthouse during last night’s City Council meeting. At this point, the city acted to qualify five architectural firms to work on and submit proposed designs and costs for…

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Edinburg Chamber, EDC to Host Small Business Funding Seminar Wed., Feb. 5th

Staff Report EDINBURG TX—Local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the opportunity to explore funding options at the “Funding Opportunities for Your Small Business” seminar, hosted by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, located…

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