Archive for March 2026
RGV Dance Regional Competition to feature student performers in Edinburg on Friday
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, RGV Dance Competition, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Cultural Arts, Edinburg Arts Foundation Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Rio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition for elementary and middle school divisions will take place March 27, 2026, at the Edinburg ACE Center. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1…
Read MoreEdinburg to launch new online utility payment system April 1
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Utilities, online payments, auto-pay, municipal services Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will implement a new online payment system for utility bills beginning April 1, 2026. According to the announcement, the updated system will allow residents to make payments without the $1.60 online municipal payment fee…
Read MoreNatural Gas Helps Texas Economy Grow
The amount of natural gas produced and marketed in the United States reached a record high in 2025, up by 5.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to average 118.5 Bcf/d, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). About two thirds of production occurs in three regions–Appalachia, the Permian Basin, and the Haynesville…
Read MoreEdinburg to host ‘Cool City’ Celebration promoting sustainability and community engagement
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Cool City Celebration, Promenade Park Amphitheater, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Stormwater Awareness Week Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will host the ‘Cool City’ Celebration on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Promenade Park Amphitheater. The free community event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1…
Read MoreU.S. Air Force woodwind ensemble to perform free concert in Edinburg
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, U.S. Air Force, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Arts Foundation, Boulevard of Heroes Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will host “The Sound of Freedom: An Evening with the U.S. Air Force” on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Edinburg ACE Center. The event will feature a live…
Read MorePolice identify suspect in hit-and-run crash that critically injured cyclist
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, public safety, hit and run, Edinburg Police Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police have identified a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a bicyclist March 20 in the 700 block of East Chapin Road, according to an update released by the Edinburg Police Department. The…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Superintendent announces retirement following months of community scrutiny
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Education Staff Report Edinburg, TX — Edinburg CISD Superintendent Dr. Mario H. Salinas announced Monday afternoon that he will retire at the end of the current school year, concluding a 41-year career in education that included service as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. In a letter addressed…
Read MoreEdinburg police seek public’s help identifying vehicle in hit-and-run crash
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Crime, Public Safety Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist critically injured on March 20, 2026. According to the Edinburg Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately…
Read MoreIncreased South TX Bat Infestations: Why You Must Remove them Before They Give Birth
By Weston Pawelek, Owner of Critter Control of Rio Grande Valley Edinburg TX – Everyone wants to go someplace warm, like South Texas, during the cold winter months, and that goes beyond just people. Freezing temperatures from the North bring migratory bat species to the Rio Grande Valley every year. The problem is, once these…
Read MoreUTRGV Social Work to host conference helping older adults stay safe online
Rio Grande Valley News, UTRGV News, Education, Community Events Staff Report Edinburg TX – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Social Work will host a two-day conference aimed at helping older adults and caregivers better navigate the digital world while protecting themselves from online fraud and scams. The conference, titled “Staying Safe, Smart…
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