Archive for December 2025
From STC to med School: Edinburg Dual credit students begin their journey in health care
Photo above: STC dual credit students Jose Olmos and Isabella Casas recently graduated with associate degrees more than two years ahead of schedule, giving them an academic and financial edge as they pursue careers in the medical field. Photo credit: STC Communications Selene Rodriguez, South Texas College Communications Edinburg TX – For many high school seniors,…
Read MoreEdinburg announces winners of annual holiday decorating contest
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Holiday Contest Photo above: Winner of the Christmas Spirit Award, the top honor in the contest, went to Josue Flores of 3825 S. Rhonda Street in Edinburg. Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has announced the winners of its annual Deck the House Holiday Decorating Contest, recognizing…
Read MoreEdinburg Announces Holiday Garbage Schedule; Offices, Recycling Center to Close Dec. 24–25
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Garbage Collection Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg officials are reminding residents of adjusted facility hours as the city observes Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25. While city offices and the Regional Sanitary Landfill will close for the holiday, regular residential and commercial…
Read MoreDe Leon Sworn In as Edinburg Council Pushes Ahead on Key Projects
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg City Council, Jason De Leon Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council is back to full strength following the swearing-in of Council Member Jason De Leon, who won re-election in the Dec. 13 runoff. With all seats now filled, city officials say the council is prepared to…
Read MoreEdinburg City Council Names David Salazar as New Mayor Pro Tem, Holds Off on Housing Authority Appointments
Edinburg News, Edinburg City Council Meeting, Edinburg TX News, Mayor Pro-tem Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council on Monday selected Council Member David Salazar as the city’s new mayor pro tem, the most significant action taken during a meeting that also featured public concerns, presentations from city partners and a lengthy executive…
Read MoreDriver Charged With DWI After Early-Morning Rollover Crash in Edinburg
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – A Mission woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after an early-morning rollover crash Sunday that damaged a traffic signal and shut down part of a busy intersection, Edinburg police said. The crash occurred around 5:15 a.m. on Dec. 21, when an officer in the area of 4th Street and…
Read MoreCom. Ellie Trevino Toy Giveaway Rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 22, at Alfonso Flores All Star Park
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office have rescheduled their annual Toy Giveaway to Monday, Dec. 22, after weather conditions postponed the original event earlier in the week. The holiday celebration will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at Alfonso Flores All Star Park, 107 N.…
Read MoreEdinburg Council to Decide Mayor Pro-tem Appointment, Swear In De Leon
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council on Monday will consider a slate of appointments, including the mayor pro-team position, and receive multiple legal and economic briefings during a special meeting that also includes routine presentations, variance requests, and a lengthy consent agenda. The meeting was moved from its regularly scheduled session on…
Read MoreSouth Texas Health System Edinburg Named Among Nation’s Top Hospitals by Forbes
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – South Texas Health System Edinburg has earned a spot on the 2026 Forbes list of America’s Top Hospitals, placing it among the top 253 hospitals nationwide to receive a five-star rating. Only 13 hospitals in Texas achieved the same recognition. The Forbes Top Hospitals list, introduced in 2026, identifies U.S. acute care…
Read MoreSTEMVest Donates $1,000 to Edinburg CISD for STEM Education Efforts
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District has received a $1,000 donation from STEMVest, a Texas-based nonprofit organization supporting science, technology, engineering and math education. The check was presented by STEMVest President and Founder Aaron Joel George, who established the organization in September 2023 at age 16. The donation will support district initiatives…
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