Archive for October 2025
Edinburg Extends Registration for Veterans Day Parade to Tuesday, Nov. 4
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has extended the registration deadline for its annual Veterans Day Parade to Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, giving schools, businesses, community groups, and organizations more time to sign up to participate in the event honoring local service members. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning…
Read MoreEdinburg Library Kicks Off Creative Workshops for Teens and Tweens in November on Saturday
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is inviting local teens and tweens to take part in a series of hands-on programs throughout November, featuring crafts and creative workshops designed for ages 11 to 18. The month kicks off Saturday, Nov. 1, at noon with a Día de los Muertos mask-making…
Read MoreOvernight Closures Planned on I-69C Southbound in Edinburg
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Southbound lanes of Interstate 69C in Edinburg will be closed nightly over the next two weeks as paving operations take place, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The full closures will occur between Exit 11, north of Ramseyer Road, and U.S. Business Highway 281. Work is scheduled from 8…
Read MoreSTC’s Architecture Program bridges Edinburg High Alum Natalia Cardenas’ design experience with innovation
By Joey Gomez, STC Communications Edinburg TX – Even after earning a bachelor’s degree, Natalia Cardenas thought she had already found her creative path, but when South Texas College launched its new Architecture program in 2024, she knew it was time to pursue a dream she had been holding onto since childhood. Cardenas said it was…
Read MoreHidalgo County Mails 2025 Property Tax Statements
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. announced this week that 2025 consolidated property tax statements have been mailed to property owners across the county. The new statements, printed on light yellow paper, include taxes for all participating county entities and municipalities. The consolidated bills cover multiple jurisdictions, including…
Read MoreFriends of the Edinburg Library to Host Paranormal-Themed Brown Bag Lunch Nov. 3
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Friends of the Edinburg Library will host their next Brown Bag Lunch presentation on Monday, Nov. 3, at noon at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd. The featured program, “Hauntings of the RGV,” will be presented by Revenant Watch Paranormal, a local investigative team exploring…
Read MoreEdinburg Police to Host Women’s Self-Defense Course Next Week, Nov. 3–7
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting women ages 18 and older to participate in a three-day self-defense course designed to build confidence and teach practical safety skills. The program will take place Nov. 3, 5, and 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Edinburg Police Training Facility, 1309 N.…
Read MoreNext Week’s Edinburg City Council Meeting Rescheduled from Tuesday to Wednesday, Nov. 5
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has announced a change to its upcoming City Council meeting date. Due to the municipal elections, the regularly scheduled meeting originally set for Tuesday, Nov. 4, has been moved to Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. City hall will be used for voting and vote tabulations…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board Reviews Enrollment, Mental Health, and Personnel Matters at Oct. 28 Meeting
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, to address a full agenda that included reports on student enrollment, public health, and key personnel decisions. The meeting opened with routine items and proceeded into detailed discussions led by Superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas and various…
Read MoreJames Avery Artisan Jewelry to Open First Edinburg Store at The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – A Texas favorite in fine jewelry is making its way to Edinburg. James Avery Artisan Jewelry, the family-owned brand known for its handcrafted designs and meaningful charms, is set to open its first Edinburg location at The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley. The new 3,300-square-foot store will occupy half of…
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