Archive for March 2026
Federal funding approved for West Main Drain expansion project in Hidalgo County
Picture above: U. S. Representative Monica De La Cruz, center, worked with Hidalgo County Pct. 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres, right, and Raul Sesin, General Manager for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 , at left, to secure $5.5 million in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements to the West Main Drain. Photo courtesy Hidalgo County. Edinburg…
Read MoreEdinburg City Council to review zoning requests, financial report and park naming proposal
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, City Council, Local Government Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council will consider zoning changes, a proposed park field renaming, a temporary permit for the Special Olympics Texas Spring Games and several administrative agreements during its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 at City Hall. Council members…
Read MoreEdinburg library launches Career Ready Series ahead of community job fair
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Workforce Development, Library Programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a four-part Career Ready Series beginning March 18 to help residents prepare for employment opportunities ahead of an upcoming community job fair. The weekly sessions, scheduled on Wednesdays at 2 p.m., will provide…
Read MoreIn the Rio Grande Valley, soaring Democratic turnout fuels party’s hope of turning the Trump tide
Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune From Austin to Washington, D.C., Republicans were elated after the 2022 primaries when GOP turnout more than doubled in the Rio Grande Valley compared with the previous midterms and after a yearslong investment to court candidates and Hispanic voters alike in South Texas. Four years later, Democrats are the ones…
Read MoreEdinburg police increase patrols during spring break impaired driving mobilization
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Public Safety, DWI Enforcement Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department will increase enforcement efforts through March 22 as part of an Impaired Driving Mobilization aimed at reducing drunk driving incidents during the spring break period. Additional officers will patrol city roadways to identify and stop drivers suspected…
Read MoreJuvenile points gun at homeowner when caught burglarizing vehicle, adult also arrested
Keywords: Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, police investigation, burglary arrest Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police arrested two suspects early Wednesday after officers responded to a reported burglary of a vehicle in progress in a residential neighborhood. Investigators believe the arrests may be connected to several recent vehicle break-ins reported in the surrounding area.…
Read MoreEdinburg library announces spring break programs for children and teens
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Library Events, Spring Break Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a series of children’s and teen programs throughout March as part of its spring break activities. The schedule includes educational presentations, movie screenings, storytime sessions and hands-on craft activities designed for youth and…
Read MoreEdinburg splash pads open daily for spring break week starting March 13
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Splash Pads, Parks and Recreation, Spring Break Staff Report Edinburg, TX – City of Edinburg splash pads are scheduled to reopen March 13 as the Parks and Recreation Department launches the seasonal water feature schedule in time for spring break. The splash pads will operate daily during the spring break…
Read MoreSTC to introduce new wastewater operator training program as part of new RGV initiative
Photo Caption: For the first time in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas College, the RGV Partnership, the North American Development (NAD) Bank and Trust for the Americas are joining forces to address and meet the demands of a shrinking water and wastewater workforce through an initiative called Skills for Sustainability (S4S). STC is taking the…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD board approves superintendent evaluation but takes no action on super’s contract
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, ECISD, school board, education Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday reviewed Superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas’ contract in executive session and accepted the report. The Board did not take any action on the matter. Trustees also heard public comments on school safety near Austin…
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