Archive for December 2025
Edinburg police arrest woman in knifepoint robbery at drive-thru shop, claimed money was for child with cancer
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police have arrested a 37-year-old woman accused of robbing a southside drive-thru business at knifepoint over the weekend. Officers were called about 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, to the Drama Llama Drive-Thru at 5203 S. Veterans Blvd., where a clerk reported that a woman had threatened her with a…
Read MoreCourt, jail phone scams prompt warning from Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on alert for court and jail phone scams in which callers pose as law enforcement or other officials and pressure victims to send money or share personal information. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are contacting community members by phone,…
Read MoreHidalgo County launches Medical Reserve Corps, seeks volunteers for public health emergencies
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department has launched a Medical Reserve Corps unit and is recruiting volunteers to help support public health efforts, from vaccination clinics to emergency response. The Hidalgo County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) will organize and train volunteers who can be deployed during public health…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 408 to host free ‘Howlers’ music night Dec. 17
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – American Legion Post 408 in Edinburg will host a free community music event on Wednesday, Dec. 17, featuring live performances by The Howlers and an evening karaoke session. The event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at Post 408, located at 4605 S. Closner Blvd., with karaoke scheduled…
Read MoreEdinburg to hold Dec. 17 public hearing on annual federal grant report
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will host a public hearing Dec. 17 to present its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2024–2025 program year, outlining how federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were used to support projects and services in the community. The hearing is scheduled for…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber to host Sane Studio Pilates grand opening with Dec. 12 ribbon cutting
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – A new Pilates studio led by a mother-daughter team is joining Edinburg’s growing wellness community, and the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will mark the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. The event is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Sane Studio, located at 2708 Los Lagos…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber to mark Tru Serenity Spa grand opening with Dec. 15 ribbon cutting
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host an official ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, Dec. 15, to celebrate the opening of Tru Serenity Spa, a new business locating along the city’s busy south McColl corridor. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 1701 S. McColl Road, Suite 4, in Edinburg.…
Read MoreENHS student earns dual honors, $500 in scholarships at San Antonio art contest
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg North High School student Christian Figueroa has earned two awards and $500 in scholarship funds at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Western Art Contest, the campus art department announced. Figueroa, a member of the AP Art program and the National Art Honor Society, received Reserve Champion in…
Read MoreThursday – Library plans Holly Jolly Winter Celebration with crafts, games and free books
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Edinburg Public Library, will host its 2025 Holly Jolly Winter Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 18, offering an evening of free holiday activities for families, teens and adults. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the…
Read MoreNew downtown lot adds 105 spaces near Hidalgo County Courthouse
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County is opening a new public parking lot in downtown Edinburg on Dec. 10, adding more than 100 spaces within walking distance of the county courthouse as construction ramps up on a new parking garage nearby. The lot, located at 207 E. Loeb St., sits about two blocks northeast…
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