Archive for September 2025
Birding Walks Return to Edinburg World Birding Center
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Nature lovers will have a chance to explore local wildlife up close during a series of guided bird walks at the Edinburg World Birding Center this fall. The one-mile walks are scheduled for Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Participants can expect to see…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board to Weigh DEI Resolution, Contracts, and Enrollment Updates
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Sept. 23, with a wide-ranging agenda that includes adoption of a resolution on diversity, equity, and inclusion alongside updates on student enrollment, program contracts, and district operations. Texas school districts are now required to take formal action to comply…
Read MoreMother and Son Charged in Jail Drug Smuggling Scheme; Former Officer Also Facing Charges
Photo above: Mother and son duo, Emily Cavazos and Mauricio Mata, were charged along with a former Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center officer, were charged with smuggling drugs into the county jail. Staff ReportEDINBURG, TX — A former Hidalgo County detention officer, an inmate, and the inmate’s mother are now facing felony charges in connection…
Read MoreEdinburg Council Adopts Budget, Holds Tax Rate Steady Despite Calls for Relief
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg City Council on Sept. 18 approved a balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year and voted to keep the property tax rate at 63 cents per $100 valuation. While city leaders stressed the move protects services and infrastructure, residents voiced competing concerns about household costs and fiscal responsibility. The…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board Approves Health Plan Changes for 2026
Arnoldo MataEDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees on Thursday, Sept. 18, and approved changes to the district’s employee health plan and adopted new premium rates for the 2026 plan year, one of only two items discussed in the special called meeting. Trustees voted unanimously to move forward after a presentation…
Read MoreEdinburg Police to Host Coffee With a Cop Events Across City
Staff ReportEDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting residents to meet local officers over a cup of coffee this month during a series of community gatherings. The “Coffee With a Cop” initiative offers the public an informal chance to connect with officers, ask questions and share concerns in a relaxed setting. No speeches or…
Read MoreFree San Carlos Community Health Fair Set Sept. 23; Precinct 4, AltaCair Team Up
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and the AltaCair Foundation will host a free San Carlos Community Health Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Carlos (Precinct 4) Endowment Center, 107 Sunflower Rd. in Edinburg. Organizers said the event aims to encourage healthy lifestyles, help…
Read MoreTrenton, Monte Cristo and Schunior road upgrades lead Edinburg–Pct. 4 push
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Three major corridors—Trenton Road, FM 1925 (Monte Cristo Road) and Schunior Road—headline a slate of roadway projects the City of Edinburg and Hidalgo County Precinct 4 are advancing through new interlocal agreements aimed at improving safety, mobility and regional connectivity. Trenton Road improvementsThe partners will share costs equally to upgrade Trenton…
Read MoreBobby Pulido Makes It Official; He’s Running For Congress
Photo above: Tejano singer Bobby Pulido of Edinburg holds his award backstage at the Premio lo Nuestro latin music awards show in Miami on February 22, 2007. Credit: REUTERS/Molly Skipper By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune Edingurg TX — Tejano musician Bobby Pulido is running for Texas’ 15th Congressional District, he announced Wednesday, giving Democrats their best…
Read MoreSTISD Preparatory Academy In Edinburg Earns Apple Distinguished School Honor for 2025–28
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy has been named an Apple Distinguished School for the 2025–2028 program term, recognizing the campus for innovation, leadership and educational excellence through the use of Apple technology. Principal Marco Zamora said the distinction places the Mercedes-based middle school among a global group of campuses focused on…
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