Archive for February 2026
Second annual “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” to begin in Hidalgo County
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Black History Month, community event Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Black History Month events across Hidalgo County will include the second annual “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom,” a multi-day walk honoring enslaved African descendants who fled south in search of freedom in the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico. Organizers describe the…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC to host workforce resources workshop March 5
McAllen News, Edinburg TX News, business workshop, workforce development Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (Edinburg EDC), in partnership with Workforce Solutions and the Texas Workforce Commission, will present the first session of its Boost Your Business: Lunch & Learn Series March 5. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edinburg EDC…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC, UTRGV to host Kauffman FastTrac business training program
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, business development, entrepreneurship Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center, is accepting applications for the upcoming Kauffman FastTrac Program. The in-person course will be held at the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Training Room, 617…
Read MoreSTC Cybersecurity program introduces new associate degree in Artificial Intelligence
Photo Caption: STC is on the way to launching a first-of-its-kind Associate of Applied Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) created to meet a growing demand for AI-skilled workers in the region by 2026. Photo courtesy of STC Communications Joey Gomez, STC Communications McAllen TX – South Texas College is launching a first-of-its-kind Associate of Applied Science in Artificial…
Read MorePractical Ways to Strengthen Well-Being Without Overhauling Your Life
Chloe Pearson Well-being often feels like a big goal with vague instructions. In reality, it’s shaped by small, repeatable choices that fit into real schedules and real lives. When simple habits stack up, they quietly improve energy, mood, and resilience without demanding a full lifestyle overhaul. Key Takeaways Supporting Your Body With Simple Daily Habits …
Read MoreEdinburg sales tax allocation rises 3.9% in February distribution
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, sales tax, Texas Comptroller Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg received $4,469,460.36 in local sales tax allocations for Decembrer 2025, a 3.90% increase compared with $4,301,670.77 in February 2024, according to data released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that cities, counties, transit systems and special…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD reports continued enrollment decline, reviews academic performance and approves personnel actions
Editor’s Note: The Feb. 10, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write multiple stories about the meeting in order to provide as much detail and information as possible to our readers. This is the second story about this meeting. You can see the…
Read MoreEdinburg library to host citizenship orientation sessions in February and March
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, citizenship classes, library programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host citizenship orientation sessions on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 7. The sessions are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and will be offered in a bilingual format. Program details The orientation sessions are part of…
Read MoreEdinburg library to host adult open mic night Feb. 26
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Library, Community Events Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host an Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd. Event details The event is open to adults and will feature performances that may include music, poetry, comedy…
Read MoreEdinburg council to review employee health plan performance, EMS contract and legislative consulting extension during next Thursday’s meeting
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, City Council, EMS, Health Plan Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council will consider action on employee health benefits, emergency medical services and a legislative consulting agreement during its regular meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at City Hall, 415 W. University Drive. This is a change from…
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