Archive for July 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department has received full accreditation to operate its own police academy, a major milestone that will allow the department to train its own recruits and enhance law enforcement education across the region. On May 20, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) approved the department’s application, formally…

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Edinburg officials are moving ahead with the design development phase of a long-planned downtown parking garage, following a presentation Tuesday that confirmed the $6.2 million project remains on schedule and within budget. The three-level structure, which will include 267 parking spaces, is intended to alleviate downtown parking shortages. The project,…

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg City Council last night adopted an ordinance that formalizes the public’s right to speak at council meetings, establishing clear rules for participation while aligning with the Texas Open Meetings Act and even providing more opportunities for the public to address the Council during their meetings. The ordinance codifies long-standing…

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — City officials are awaiting further legal developments following a June 30 ruling by the 13th Court of Appeals concerning the contested election for the Edinburg City Council Place 4 seat. David White, who currently holds that position, was not in attendance at last night’s meeting. City Attorney Josephine Ramirez-Solis addressed the…

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Texas 13th Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling that overturns the results of the November 2023 Edinburg City Council Place 4 election. However, incumbent David White may appeal that decision and remain on the Council. White, a former Edinburg police chief, had initially been declared the…