Archive for January 2026
Edinburg Police arrest two suspects in armed robbery investigation within 12 hours of crime
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, armed robbery, Edinburg Police Photo above: Two suspects arrested within 12 hours of an armed robbery by Edinburg Police. At left is Hugo Enrique Ochoa and Javier Villanueva at right. Photo courtesy Edinburg Police Department. Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Quick action and a rapid investigation led Edinburg police to…
Read MoreEdinburg police investigate robbers brandishing a gun in broad daylight robbery; customer and store money taken
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, police investigation, store robbery Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police are investigating an aggravated robbery reported Thursday afternoon at a business along East University Drive. Robbery reported at Xoom Express According to the Edinburg Police Department, officers responded at about 12:48 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, to a robbery at…
Read MoreTexas GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz joins Democrats in vote to pass three-year ACA subsidy extension
Photo above: U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R- Edinburg, speaks at a Republican House Leadership press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 5, 2025. Mattie Neretin/CNP/Sipa USA via REUTERS By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune The U.S. House passed a three-year extension of expired Affordable Care Act subsidies on Thursday, with…
Read MoreEdinburg World Birding Center offers guided bird walks through spring
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg World Birding Center, guided bird walks Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center is hosting guided bird walks twice a week through the spring, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to observe seasonal bird migration with the help of a naturalist. Guided bird walks schedule and…
Read MoreEdinburg sales tax revenue dips slightly amid mixed Hidalgo County results
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Sales tax Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg received just over $3.15 million in sales tax revenue for January as cities across Hidalgo County shared in $1.2 billion in statewide distributions announced by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. The city’s allocation totaled $3,156,874.04, a decrease of 0.57% compared with $3,174,996.99 received…
Read MoreEdinburg council weighs subdivision rezoning, names new Edinburg EDC board members
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg City Council Meeting Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council held its Jan. 6 regular meeting with extended discussion focused on a residential subdivision rezoning request that council members said could lead to future variance requests, along with changes to the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation board. Edinburg City…
Read MoreEdinburg residents warn of data center impacts during City Council public comments
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Data Centers Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Two speakers used public comment at the Jan. 6 Edinburg City Council meeting to raise concerns about potential AI and data center development, warning of impacts on electricity costs, water demand, air quality and neighborhood safety. Edinburg public comment focuses on AI data…
Read MoreSTC to launch AI community course in 2026
South Texas College, AI course, Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Education, Online Course Photo above: In the new year, South Texas College is introducing a new community course – Essentials of AI, or artificial intelligence. The course, beginning January 20, offered through STC’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development, is an entry-level introduction to AI, taught byfaculty…
Read MoreRGV LEAD rolls out regional student entrepreneurship challenge with Jan. 14 virtual kickoff
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, student entrepreneurship, RGV LEAD, Education Staff Report McAllen, TX – RGV LEAD has launched the S3 Entrepreneurship Challenge, a regional initiative aimed at expanding hands-on entrepreneurial learning and industry engagement for students across the Rio Grande Valley. Program launch and kickoff session The S3 Entrepreneurship Challenge will begin with a virtual…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting for Fuego Boutique’s New Location Today
Staff Report Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of Fuego Boutique with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location. The event will take place Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at 409 E. Malh St., Edinburg, TX 78539. Local leaders, business partners, and community members are encouraged to attend and show…
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