Archive for April 2025
Small Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing at Edinburg Airport, Minor Injuries Reported
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A small Cessna aircraft carrying three passengers made an emergency landing Saturday morning at South Texas International Airport in Edinburg following an engine malfunction, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 10:25 a.m. on April 12. The aircraft landed safely, and emergency personnel responded promptly to the scene. All three…
Read MoreEdinburg Library Offers Creative April Programs for Teens and Tweens
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is hosting a series of free events throughout April designed for teens and tweens to explore new hobbies and creative activities. Geared toward youth ages 11 to 18, the “Teen & Tween Program” includes hands-on workshops and themed gatherings with no registration required. The…
Read MoreBirding Program to Celebrate Earth Day at Edinburg Library
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will host a special Earth Day-themed program on Saturday, April 12, beginning at 12 p.m. Presented by the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, “Birds of the Valley” will offer families a chance to learn about native bird species found in the Rio…
Read MoreHealth Talk and Children’s Activities Scheduled at Edinburg Library in April
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is offering a wide range of programs this April, including a health-focused lunch session and weekly children’s activities. As part of its Brown Bag Lunch Series, the library will host a free presentation on diabetes prevention and maintenance on Monday, April 7 at noon.…
Read MoreReducing Job Jitters – UT Health RGV psychiatrist says calming your workplace anxiety can help overall mental health
Photo above: Workplace stress affects many, with 83% of U.S. workers reporting work-related anxiety. April is National Stress Awareness Month—an opportunity to recognize chronic stress and strategies for mental well-being. Dr. Alcides Amador from UT Health RGV highlights the importance of managing workplace anxiety, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, where balancing multiple jobs and…
Read MoreHidalgo County DA to Host ‘Chalk the Walk’ Event Promoting Child Abuse Awareness
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office will host a community event this Saturday aimed at raising awareness of child abuse prevention through creative expression. The “Chalk the Walk” event will take place April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at 100 East Cano Street in downtown Edinburg. Community members are…
Read MoreEdinburg’s Cool City Celebration Set For Saturday, Promotes Sustainability, Community Awareness
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will host its annual Cool City Celebration on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Promenade Amphitheatre, 201 W. McIntyre St. The free, family-friendly event is designed to raise awareness about Earth Day, Arbor Day, National Community Development Week, and Stormwater Awareness…
Read MoreECISD Enrollment Numbers Show 1.7% Drop, But Most Transfers From Other Districts In Region: 1,897
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – Edinburg CISD saw a modest year-over-year drop in student enrollment, but district leaders say strong retention and internal mobility reflect continued confidence in ECISD schools. The data also shows that Edinburg CISD has enrolled 1,898 from outside the district, the highest in the Valley. During the April 8th school board…
Read MoreEva Leon Appointed New Principal At Economedes High School
By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Evangelina “Eva” Leon, PhD, currently Dean of Instruction at Economedes High School, was named as the new principal at that high school at last night’s Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees meeting. The position has been vacant since then-principal Jesus R. Mata retired from his position with the school district,…
Read MoreNational Democrats to target GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s South Texas district in 2026
Above: U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Edinburg, waves to supporters after declaring victory against Democratic opponent Michelle Vallejo at an election watch party in Edinburg on Nov. 5, 2024. Credit: Ben Lowy for The Texas Tribune By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune “National Democrats to target GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s South Texas district in…
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