Archive for July 2025
Hidalgo County Cancels 2025 Operation Border Health Due to Budget, Staffing Challenges
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department has announced the cancellation of this year’s Operation Border Health event, which had been scheduled for July 21–25, 2025. The decision was made in coordination with the Texas Department of State Health Services and other regional partners, citing recent funding cuts and…
Read MoreUTRGV, Region One to host free STEM summer camp for autistic children
By Karen Villarreal, UTRGV Communications EDINBURG, TEXAS – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Behavior and Child Development Lab (BeChildLab), in partnership with the STEM Center of South Texas at Region One ESC, will host a free, two-week summer camp specially designed for autistic children ages 8 to 12. “Each week, we will host 30…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Texas Music Office Info Session for Local Industry Leaders
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Texas Music Office, will host a free informational session for local music venue operators, festival organizers, and community leaders on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Edinburg ACE Center, located at 315 W. McIntyre St. The session will cover…
Read MoreEdinburg Firefighters Deployed to Assist with Central Texas Flood Response
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Two firefighters from the Edinburg Fire Department have been deployed to Central Texas as part of Texas A&M Task Force 1 to assist in ongoing flood response operations following severe storms in the region. The deployment comes in response to significant flooding that has impacted Kerr County and surrounding areas.…
Read MoreApplications Open for Leadership Edinburg Class of 2025–26, Deadline is Aug. 9th
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its Leadership Edinburg program, a nine-month professional development initiative designed to prepare emerging leaders to make a lasting impact in the community. The application deadline is August 9, 2025. Interested individuals can apply online at edinburg.com/leadership-edinburg. Leadership Edinburg offers participants monthly…
Read MoreMuseum of South Texas History to Host Inaugural Tacos & Tequila Fundraiser
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Museum of South Texas History will debut its first annual Tacos & Tequila fundraiser on July 25, offering an evening of food, culture, and music to support its mission of preserving and sharing the Rio Grande Valley’s heritage. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature taco tastings…
Read MoreEdinburg Opens Free Registration for ACE Creative and Fitness Classes
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — A new cycle of free creative and wellness classes is launching July 14 at the City of Edinburg’s Arts, Culture and Events (ACE) Center as part of the Arts for Everybody initiative by the Edinburg Cultural Arts Division. The summer lineup features a wide range of offerings, including Watercolor, Colored…
Read MoreFree Welding Certification Program Offered By Region One
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Residents of Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr counties have an opportunity to gain in-demand job skills through a free Welding Certification Program offered by Region One ESC’s Division of Leadership & Community Impact. The hands-on training program is designed to prepare participants for immediate entry into the workforce, providing valuable skills…
Read MoreWhite Concedes Election Loss, Lozano to Be Sworn In as Edinburg Council Member July 16
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Sitting Edinburg City Council member David White will not extend his appeal of a district court order that determined that Gerardo “Gerry” Lozano was the winner of the November 2023 election. Lozano will be formally sworn in as Edinburg City Councilman for Place 4 on July 16 at 6 p.m.…
Read MoreTexas Cook’Em Set for July 4 in Edinburg with BBQ, Live Music and Fireworks
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to attend the 19th annual Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg, set for Thursday, July 4, at Ebony Hills Golf Course. The event will feature a full day of barbecue competitions, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and a fireworks display. Admission is…
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