Archive for June 2025
ECISD Approves New Coaching, Administrative Hires; Other Positions Pending
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved two key personnel appointments during its meeting last night, while several other positions were discussed without recommendations at this time. Following a closed executive session, the board approved the hiring of Rafael Benavides as new head cross country coach for…
Read MoreFamily Movie Night Set for June 27 at Edinburg Municipal Park
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the community to enjoy a family-friendly evening during its latest installment of “Movies With a Cop” on Friday, June 27. The free outdoor movie night will feature Disney’s Moana 2 and begins at 8 p.m. at Edinburg Municipal Park’s North Pavilion. Families are encouraged to bring…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host 5th Annual Firecracker 5K on July 4th
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will celebrate Independence Day with the 5th annual Firecracker 5K, set for Friday, July 4, at the Ebony Golf Course. The run will begin at 7:30 a.m., with registration currently open online at activeedinburg.com. Hosted by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, the event offers participants a…
Read MoreEdinburg 311 Service Empowers Residents to Report Issues and Track Progress
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg is encouraging residents to take advantage of its 311 service, a convenient tool designed to streamline non-emergency issue reporting and enhance communication with city departments. Through Edinburg 311, residents can report concerns such as potholes, graffiti, broken streetlights, and other public maintenance needs. Requests are sent…
Read MoreEdinburg Opens Splash Pads for Summer With Free Daily Admission
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg has opened its splash pads for the summer season, offering families a free way to cool off daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The splash pads, operated by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, opened May 31 and are located at five parks across the…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Centers Open Across Hidalgo County for March Storm Victims
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Residents of Hidalgo County impacted by the severe weather event from March 26–28 can now access in-person assistance at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers across the region. The centers, operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), provide help for individuals and businesses who…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala Named Regional Director for State Police Chiefs Association
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala has been appointed Regional Director for Region 12 of the Texas Police Chiefs Association, which encompasses much of the Rio Grande Valley. The appointment was made by TPCA President Will Johnson and recognizes Ayala’s decades of service and leadership in Texas law enforcement. Region 12…
Read MoreEdinburg Denies Apartment Rezoning, Smaller Lots Requests After Neighbors Protest; Council Commends Neighbors Speaking Up
Photo above: Neighbors protested the change from single-family to multifamily at the location captured above. Google Maps photo. Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council this week denied a request to change the zoning from residential single family to apartments and a separate request at a different site to develop a subdivision with smaller…
Read MoreRGV native leads the charge for STC’s new Dental Hygiene program
Photo above: With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of STC’s newest faculty members, Janis Lopez, is leading a groundbreaking effort to bring Hidalgo County its first-ever Dental Hygiene program. Photo courtesy STC. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of South Texas College’s newest faculty…
Read More“Cloudy vision doesn’t have to be part of getting older”
Photo above: Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, encourages regular eye exams during Cataract Awareness Month to detect early signs of cataracts and other age-related vision issues. She said restoring clear vision can dramatically enhance independence, safety and overall quality of life. (UTRGV Photo by Heriberto Perez-Zuniga) Annual eye exams…
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