Archive for January 2026
Edinburg council approves trail grant request, LED sign variance and adopts thoroughfare plan
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg City Council, City Council meeting Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council approved a package of public hearing items tied to parks and development, adopted a new city thoroughfare plan framework and voted to add a University of Texas Rio Grande Valley student representative to the Downtown District…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC adds two business development managers
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Economic Development Photo above: At left, Daniel Andres Garza, EEDC Business Development Manager, and Carlos Robert Reyes, EEDC Business Development Manager, both recently hired by the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation has added two new members to its team with…
Read MoreSekula Memorial Library continues free adult programs through end of January
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg library programs, adult programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will continue offering free adult programs through the remainder of January, with activities ranging from technology classes to wellness and hands-on workshops. Library officials said the programs are designed to provide educational, creative and…
Read MoreFrida Fest returns to Edinburg with art, music and cultural celebration
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Frida Fest Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Frida Fest will return to Edinburg on Friday, March 14, bringing an evening of art, music and cultural celebration inspired by the life and legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The event will be held at the Edinburg Promenade Park Amphitheater and is…
Read MoreEdinburg sets Feb. 7 date for David Chavana 10K, Miracle Mile returns Feb. 6
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, David Chavana 10K Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has set the dates for the 44th annual David Chavana 10K Run/Walk and the 11th annual Miracle Mile, continuing a long-running tradition that draws thousands of participants to the city each year. Both events will take place at…
Read MoreEdinburg to take center stage during first-ever Rio Grande Valley Navy Week
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, U.S. Navy Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg will serve as a focal point for several ceremonies and public events during the inaugural Rio Grande Valley Navy Week, scheduled Jan. 24–31, as the U.S. Navy brings more than 70 Sailors to the region for the first time. The weeklong observance…
Read MoreEdinburg City Council to consider downtown board change to include UTRGV student, airport advisory appointment
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg City Council, City council appointments, UTRGV student Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20, to consider a wide-ranging agenda that includes public hearings, ordinance amendments, board appointments and economic development discussions. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Edinburg…
Read MoreIn South Texas, local Republicans push for more wins as Latinos appear to sour on Trump
Photo above: From left: Jagger Johnson, 12, Celeste Cabrera, Jackson Esquivel, 5, and Jett Esquivel, 3, pose for a photo with a cardboard cutout of President Donald Trump during a trunk-or-treat community event at the Hidalgo County Republican Party Headquarters in McAllen on Oct. 30, 2025. Gabriel V. Cárdenas for The Texas Tribune Nic Garcia and…
Read MoreEdinburg police to host women’s self-defense classes in January
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Police Department, Women’s Sel-defense Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department is offering a women’s self-defense course later this month aimed at providing participants with practical skills and personal safety strategies. The program, based on the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) system, will be held at the Edinburg…
Read MoreTexas 2026 Congressional, State primary races take shape across RGV
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Texas 2026 primaries Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Candidates have lined up for the March 2026 Texas primary elections in several state and federal races that include all or parts of Hidalgo County, setting the stage for a competitive election cycle across the Rio Grande Valley. U.S. House District 15 primary field…
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