Archive for March 2025
Edinburg declares disaster after historic rainfall floods city
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — City officials have declared a local state of disaster following nearly 12 inches of rainfall in less than 24 hours on March 27, causing severe flooding, widespread road closures and numerous water rescues. The heavy rain overwhelmed drainage systems, leaving entire neighborhoods submerged and forcing emergency crews to respond swiftly…
Read More‘We’re making history’ — UTRGV Dance Team prepares for first national competition
Photo above — The 16 UTRGV students who make up the team will head to the American Dance/Drill Team Collegiate Dance Competition on Saturday, March 29, at the University of North Texas in Denton. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy) By Amanda L. Alaniz, UTRGV Communications EDINBURG, TEXAS – The stage is set. The beats are bumping. And…
Read MoreEdinburg Municipal Court Extends Amnesty Program Through April 30, 2025
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Municipal Court has extended its Amnesty Program, providing residents until April 30, 2025, to resolve outstanding fines or fees for Class C misdemeanors, such as traffic citations or warrants. Under the program, individuals can pay fines or set up payment arrangements without incurring additional fees. Those who voluntarily…
Read MoreMuseum of South Texas History to Host “¡Cascarón 2025!” — A Community Easter Celebration Filled with Fun, Learning, and Literacy
Sandy Pollock, Communication Officer, MOST History EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory) invites families across the Rio Grande Valley to join in the springtime fun at ¡Cascarón 2025!, the museum’s annual Easter egg hunt and family celebration, happening Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This beloved community event brings…
Read MoreUPDATE: Juvenile Arrested in Edinburg Smoke Shop Robbery; Two Suspects Still at Large
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — A 15-year-old male has been taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery at Nine Tails Smoke Shop, according to Edinburg police. Investigators located the juvenile suspect on the outskirts of Donna, where he was apprehended without incident. Authorities say two additional suspects remain at large as the investigation…
Read MoreFive ways a funding overhaul has transformed Texas community colleges
Photo above: Jennifer Waldron, a continuing education instructor at Austin Community College, shows students where to put electrodes when doing an EKG at ACC’s Leander campus on Oct. 4. The students were participating in a health care apprenticeship program for Baylor Scott & White employees. Credit: Jack Myer for The Texas Tribune By Sneha Dey, The Texas…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Spring Games Set for April in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Nearly 2,000 athletes from across the Rio Grande Valley are set to compete in the 2025 Special Olympics Texas RGV Spring Games, scheduled for April 3–4 at Richard R. Flores Stadium in Edinburg. The two-day track and field event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Admission…
Read MoreEHS to Honor State Powerlifting Medalists with Recognition Ceremony Today
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Edinburg High School will host a recognition ceremony Thursday to honor its powerlifting team’s standout performances at the state level. The event is scheduled for today, Thursday, March 27 from 3:40 to 4:30 p.m. in the EHS Library, located at 2600 East Wisconsin Road. The ceremony will spotlight several student-athletes…
Read MorePolice Investigating Two Early Morning Robberies in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Police are investigating two separate armed robberies that occurred early Wednesday morning, including one targeting a local smoke shop and another involving a pedestrian reportedly robbed at gunpoint. The first incident occurred around 12:56 a.m. at Nine Tails Smoke Shop in the 3700 block of North Doolittle Road. According to…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host 4th Annual Dirty Duathlon on April 5
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg will host the 4th Annual Dirty Duathlon on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Doolittle Nature Park, located at 1300 N. Doolittle Road. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. The race consists of a 1.5-mile run, followed by a 3-mile bike ride, and concludes with another…
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