Archive for June 2025
ECISD Board to Hold Special Called Meeting on Saturday For Major Campus Improvements at Canterbury, Other Campuses
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will hold a special called board meeting at noon on Saturday, June 28, at 12 pm to consider contracts for a series of campus improvement projects. The items were originally in this week’s regular board meeting held on Tuesday, June 24. During the Tuesday…
Read MoreTONIGHT — Edinburg to Host Send-Off Ceremony for Little League and Softball All-Star Teams
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg will host a special send-off ceremony Thursday afternoon to honor three hometown Little League and softball teams advancing to sectional tournaments after winning their respective Valley District Championships. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation facility, located at 315 Mark…
Read MoreEdinburg Library Continues Summer STEM Series for Families
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is continuing its hands-on Summer STEM Workshop Series, a family-friendly program exploring chemistry through interactive experiments. The series, hosted by chemistry student Grace D. Guerrera, is designed to teach participants the science behind everyday phenomena in a fun and accessible way. The program kicked…
Read MoreEdinburg Airport Lands $10 Million Boost for Runway Expansion and Infrastructure Upgrades
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The South Texas International Airport in Edinburg will receive an additional $10 million in state funding following action by the 89th Texas Legislature, bringing the total state investment in the facility to $20 million over the last two budget cycles. The funding, secured through Senate Bill 1 and signed into…
Read MoreECISD 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…
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