Archive for May 2025
Mustang Driver Hospitalized After Collision with DPS Unit in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — A woman was hospitalized after her Ford Mustang collided with a Department of Public Safety (DPS) unit at the intersection of University Drive and 16th Avenue in Edinburg on Saturday morning. According to Edinburg Police and DPS officials, the crash occurred when the Mustang, traveling southbound, attempted a left turn onto…
Read MoreTexas Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient, ENERGY STAR Products Set for May 24-26
Staff Report AUSTIN, TX — Texas shoppers can save on select water-efficient and energy-efficient products during the state’s annual sales tax holidays, scheduled for Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. The holidays, created by the Texas Legislature, are expected to save consumers $15.2 million in state and local sales…
Read MoreEdinburg Launches Banking Internship Program to Connect UTRGV Students with Local Banks
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and the City of Edinburg 2040 Initiative, has officially launched Bank on INT!, a paid internship program aimed at connecting business students with local banks. The program was introduced during a Memorandum of Understanding…
Read MoreAs the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to new water supplies to sustain growth
Photo above: An aerial view of the Tres Lagos neighborhood in McAllen on May 12. Developed by Rhodes Enterprises, the community includes thousands of homes, restaurants and the McAllen campus of Texas A&M. Credit: Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to…
Read MoreLimited Spots Remain for ACE Classes; Attendance Policy Reminder Issued
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg’s ACE program is continuing its arts and cultural education classes, with a few remaining openings in select courses. Classes currently accepting new participants include Portfolio Making, Teens Beginner and Intermediate Colored Pencils, Teens Beginner’s Folklórico, and Zumba & Movement Jams. Participants are reminded that failure to…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Department to Host ‘Movies With a Cop’ Summer Series
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Police Department is bringing back its popular community event, Movies With a Cop, with screenings scheduled for June 20 and June 27 at the North Pavilion of Edinburg Municipal Park. Families are invited to enjoy free outdoor movie nights featuring Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King on June 20 and Moana 2 on June…
Read MoreHigh School Gun Incident Draws Harsh Comments During ECISD Board Meeting
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – During this week’s board meeting, ECISD Board Trustees criticized the district’s response to the recent in which a gun was confiscated from a student at Edinburg North High School. “I would like to ask a question and also to make a statement and address administration on recent events at a…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Culture Fest 2025 at Promenade Park
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg will celebrate cultural diversity with the return of Culture Fest 2025, a free, family-friendly event set for Saturday, May 17, at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. The festival will feature a lineup of performances representing Filipino, African American, Korean, Indian, and Mexican heritage,…
Read MoreSouth Texas Arts Fair Extends Application Deadline to May 18
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The inaugural South Texas Arts Fair has extended its application deadline to May 18, giving visual artists additional time to apply for the event scheduled for June 13-14 at the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St. Artists working in all visual mediums are invited to apply,…
Read MoreTODAY: Edinburg Chamber to Host Chamber Raid at Pollo Hut
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a Chamber Raid at Pollo Hut on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The event, located at 2613 S. Alamo Rd., aims to boost economic support for local chamber members. Participants are encouraged to shop and dine at Pollo Hut to show…
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