Archive for August 2025
More than 800 new laws went into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones.
Photo above: The Texas Capitol in Austin on June 30, 2025. Credit: Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune “More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs…
Read MoreRegistration Opens Oct. 13 for Edinburg Winter Youth Baseball, Softball
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg will open team-only registration Oct. 13–Nov. 14 for its Winter Baseball & Softball League, offering recreation divisions for 6U, 8U, 10U and 12U. The team fee is $350, and the season is scheduled to begin Nov. 24. Teams must provide their own uniforms and equipment. For information,…
Read MoreAll Four South Texas ISD High Schools Rank Among State’s Top 100
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — All four South Texas Independent School District (STISD) high schools earned spots among the top 100 in Texas in the U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026 Best High Schools Rankings released this week. South Texas ISD Science Academy in Mercedes led the district, placing 30th in Texas and 213th nationally. South Texas ISD…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Workshop Showcasing Film-Friendly Program
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Division, conjunction with the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, is inviting filmmakers, business owners and residents to a free workshop designed to highlight the community’s growing role in film production. The Edinburg On Camera Workshop will take place Saturday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Launch Sticker Program to Aid Residents With Special Needs
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Police Department has introduced a new Safety Sticker Program aimed at improving officer response during encounters with residents who have medical conditions or disabilities. The free program provides color-coded window decals for vehicles or homes that discreetly alert first responders if someone on site may be deaf or hard…
Read MoreSTC ranked No. 1 Hispanic-Serving Institution in the nation
Photo Caption: South Texas College has earned the No. 1 spot in the nation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the Washington Monthly 2025 College Rankings report. Amanda Sotelo, STC Communications South Texas College has earned the No. 1 spot in the nation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the Washington Monthly 2025 College Rankings report.…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Joins South Texas School Board Association
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX — Trustees of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District were briefed this week on the formation of the South Texas School Board Association, a new nonprofit created to give regional school boards a stronger, unified voice in education policy. The presentation took place during this week’s regularly scheduled Board meeting. The presentation,…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Budget Debate Centers on Teacher, Librarian Pay
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – Edinburg CISD trustees approved a $306 million balanced budget for 2025-26 on Tuesday, but not before a spirited discussion over how much the district can afford to raise salaries for teachers, librarians, and other employees. Edinburg CISD trustees approved the district’s 2025-26 budget and tax rate, adopting a spending plan…
Read MoreEdinburg City Election Ballot Set
Photo above: Edinburg mayoral candidates hold up their ballot position numbers for the November city election. From left are: Jonathan Salinas, Omar Ochoa, Richard Molina and Johnny Garcia. Photo: The Edinburg Advocate Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The ballot positions for the upcoming November Edinburg municipal election are set as candidates filed yesterday for their…
Read MoreEdinburg Fire Department to Host Community Preparedness Chat
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Fire Department’s Emergency Management team will host a community preparedness event on Thursday, Aug. 28, aimed at helping residents take proactive steps to stay safe during emergencies. The session, titled Readiness is Resilience, will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at 107 Café, 4129 W. University Drive. Community members…
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