Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of 1-Year-Old in Vehicle Accident

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 30, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 1-year-old child who was fatally struck by a vehicle over the weekend in a residential area east of Edinburg. According to authorities, deputies responded at approximately 11:48 a.m. Saturday to the 8300 block of E. Canton Road following reports of a vehicle accident…

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Mastery of AI: UTRGV program renamed to reflect new focus, redesigned M.S. in Business Analytics program highlights AI to meet industry demand

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 30, 2025

UTRGV’s online M.S. in Business Analytics program – which recently ranked No. 2 in TechGuide’s 2025 list of the Most Affordable Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs – will go by a new name as of fall 2025: Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. (UTRGV photo by David Pike) By Karen Villarreal,…

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Market Mania Returns to Edinburg on August 23

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 30, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Shoppers and collectors alike can mark their calendars for the 3rd Annual Market Mania, set to take place on Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, located at 315 Mark S. Peña Drive. Hosted by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, the event offers free…

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STC Launches Professional Dog Grooming Program to Meet Growing Industry Demand

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 30, 2025

Staff Report South Texas College is introducing a new Professional Dog Grooming program, aimed at preparing students for careers in the pet care industry through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience. Offered through STC’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development department, the program is scheduled to begin next month and was developed in partnership with Showtime Pet Salon,…

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Edinburg Police to Host 29th Annual National Night Out on August 5

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 29, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department will celebrate the 29th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, located at 201 W. McIntyre St. The event, a longstanding community tradition, aims to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the public through a family-friendly evening of entertainment, safety…

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Youth Rodeo Series Returns to Edinburg on August 2

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 28, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The fourth installment of the DRH Cattle Co. Youth Rodeo series is set for Saturday, August 2 at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena, located at 603 W. Wisconsin Road in Edinburg. The event kicks off at 1 p.m. with speed events, followed by the evening’s main attraction—bull and steer riding—at 6:45 p.m. Organizers expect…

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Edinburg CISD Police to Host Statewide School Safety Summit

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 28, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Police Department is set to host a statewide summit focused on school-based law enforcement, in collaboration with the Texas School Safety Center. The Texas School-Based Law Enforcement Summit will take place from Monday, July 28, through Friday, August 1at Edinburg High School, located at 2600 E. Wisconsin Road.…

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