Archive for November 2025
Deputies say suspect bit officer during arrest near Edinburg; three charges filed
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – A 22-year-old man was arrested Thursday after allegedly biting an Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputy and resisting detention during a response to an assault call in rural Edinburg, authorities said. Deputies were dispatched at about 11:38 a.m. Nov. 13 to the 4400 block of Energy Avenue after a report that Bryan…
Read MoreCeleste Cabrera-Huff Officially Files for Edinburg-based Texas House District 40
Note: The Edinburg Advocate does not endorse any candidate for any office. Candidates are welcome to send in their first campaign announcements at no charge. The Edinburg Advocate does not edit these announcements and does not vet the statements made in these announcements. Republican Candidate Announces Filing in Austin — Vows to Secure the Border,…
Read MoreSaturday’s Arbor Day event to feature free trees, tribute to late Fire Chief Shawn Snider
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will mark Texas Arbor Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, with a tree adoption event at Promenade Park and a ceremonial planting honoring the late Fire Chief Shawn Snider. The celebration begins at 8 a.m. at 202 N. 10th Ave. City staff will distribute more than 100…
Read MoreChamber names Anissa de la Garza to board of directors
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has appointed Anissa de la Garza to its Board of Directors, adding a longtime operations manager and small-business owner to the organization’s leadership. De la Garza has worked 17 years with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, where she serves as administrative manager overseeing day-to-day…
Read MoreToy Ruck March to benefit Blue Santa set for Nov. 30
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – American Legion Alfredo Gonzalez Post 408 will host its 3rd annual Toy Ruck March on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 7 a.m., a two-mile community walk to support Edinburg’s Blue Santa Toy Drive. Participants will start at Post 408, 4605 S. Closner Blvd., and finish at the Edinburg Police Department. Organizers…
Read MoreThanksgiving dinner set Nov. 14 at American Legion Auxiliary Unit 408
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 408 will host a community Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 4605 S. Closner Road in Edinburg. The event is open to the public and aims to bring neighbors together in a spirit of gratitude and fellowship. Organizers…
Read MoreOchoa Sworn In As Mayor After Council Certified Election Results; Run-off Set For Dec. 13.
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Omar Ochoa was sworn in as the new Mayor of Edinburg, and Dan Diaz was sworn in for his second term last night after the City Council certified the election. The swearing in ceremonies took place at the Edinburg ACE Center. The Edinburg City Council on Wednesday certified the Nov.…
Read MoreScreenings, education set for World Diabetes Day at Sekula Library Nov. 14
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host the Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association on Friday, Nov. 14, for free blood glucose and blood pressure screenings from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. The drop-in clinic coincides with World Diabetes Day and is open to the public…
Read MoreSalinas Elected as ECISD Board President; Student Enrollment Down
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Edinburg CISD trustees reorganized Tuesday, elevating Javier Salinas to board president while keeping Carmen Gonzalez as vice president and Letty Flores as secretary during this week’s regular meeting that also featured recognitions, spending approvals and multiple personnel actions. The reorganization followed a brief presentation of plaques to outgoing officers, including former…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting for Indigo Casual Mexican Kitchen
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will welcome a new addition to the city’s dining scene with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Indigo Casual Mexican Kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. The event will take place at the restaurant’s location, 1102 N. Closner Blvd., and is open to the public.…
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