Archive for May 2026
Edinburg and Mission Fire Fighters Charged with Aggravated Assault After Alleged Armed Confrontation in Rural Edinburg
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, Aggravated Assault, Deadly Weapon, Mark Quintanilla, Jessica Quintanilla, Edinburg, Crime Stoppers Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Two suspects have been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a 2nd degree felony, following an alleged armed confrontation in rural Edinburg on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputies responded at approximately…
Read MoreEdinburg Parks & Recreation to Host ‘Mommy and Me’ Event May 9 at World Birding Center
Edinburg, Mommy and Me, Parks and Recreation, H-E-B, World Birding Center, Mother’s Day, City of Edinburg Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with H-E-B, will host “Mommy and Me” on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Edinburg World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul…
Read MoreEdinburg Library to Host ASL Storytime with UTRGV Guest Eric Cardenas on May 7
Edinburg Library, ASL, American Sign Language, UTRGV, Eric Cardenas, City of Edinburg, Family Event Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host an ASL Program on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6 p.m., featuring special guest Eric Cardenas, M.A., from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Cardenas will interpret an…
Read MoreEdinburg Library Schedules May Teen & Tween Program with Workshops, STEM Events
Edinburg Library, Teen Program, YouthAstroNet, Anime Painting, Star Wars, Popsicle Weaving, City of Edinburg Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a series of Teen & Tween Program events throughout May for ages 11–18, featuring creative workshops and STEM activities. May Schedule The first event, a Star Wars Cubee Figure…
Read MoreDustin M. Sekula Memorial Library to Host Free Tai Chi Mental Health Classes in May
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer free Tai Chi Mental Health classes for adults on Thursdays, May 7 and 14, 2026, at 2 p.m. The sessions, hosted by PVAMU Extension Hidalgo County-FCH, feature gentle exercises designed to help improve health and teach new ways to manage stress. Tai Chi…
Read MoreEdinburg Council Addresses Routine Matters at This Week’s Meeting
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council convened its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. May 5, 2026, with all members present, opening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before proceeding through agenda items including proclamations, public comments, and procurement actions. Certification and Disclosures The meeting was posted April 29, 2026, at 8:30…
Read MoreEdinburg Library to Honor Military Spouses with Free Floral Arrangement Class May 8
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a Military Spouse Appreciation Day event Friday, May 8, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring a free floral arrangement class, light refreshments, mocktails and door prizes, while supplies last. Event Details The free hands-on floral design class requires no prior experience…
Read MoreDustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Offers Free Adult Programs Throughout May 2026
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has announced its May 2026 adult programming lineup, with free events open to all adults in the community. Wellness & Fitness The “Eating Smart Being Active” program will be held Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. Tai Chi Mental Health sessions…
Read MoreIntoxicated Driver Kills McAllen Woman, Injures Four Others Including Three Children in Edinburg Crash, 2 Boys Transported To San Antonio Hospital
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A woman was killed and four others were injured, including three children, after an alleged intoxicated driver ran a red light and struck their vehicle at the intersection of Salinas Street and West Monte Cristo Road on the evening of Saturday, May 2, 2026. The Crash According to investigators, a truck…
Read MoreEdinburg SWAT Save Employees, Arrests Armed Suspect After Hours-long Standoff at Smoke Shop Without Firing a Shot
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg police arrested a 23-year-old man late Thursday after a hours-long standoff at a smoke shop on the city’s north side. The Edinburg Police Department responded just before 6 p.m. to reports of an aggravated robbery at a smoke shop located at 2326 N. Sugar Rd. Officers arriving on scene learned…
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