Archive for June 2026
Hidalgo County Judge’s Office to Bring Free Hurricane Preparedness Puppet Show to Edinburg Library June 25
Hidalgo County Judge, Through the Storm with Sunny, Hurricane Preparedness, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez will present “Through the Storm with Sunny,” a free puppet show focused on hurricane season preparedness for children and families, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board Appoints Dr. Gisela Saenz, former La Joya ISD Superintendent as Interim Superintendent, Calls November Election
Photo from La Joya ISD files Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Gisela Saenz, Interim Superintendent, AP Honor Roll, Budget, Trustee Election, Edinburg TX Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees chose to go outside the district and named Dr. Gisela Saenz, former La Joya ISD superintendent, as interim superintendent…
Read MoreEdinburg Fire Department Extends Deadline for Teen Fire Academy Class 5 to June 26; Classes 3 and 4 at Full Capacity
Edinburg Fire Department, Teen Fire Academy, Youth Programs, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Fire Department has extended the application deadline for Class 5 of its Teen Fire Academy to Friday, June 26, 2026, with a limited number of spots still available. Classes 3 and 4 have reached full capacity. Class 5 runs…
Read MoreEdinburg Cultural Arts Division and VA Partner to Host Free Veterans Creative Arts and Wellness Event June 25
Edinburg Cultural Arts, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Wellness, ACE Center, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Division, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, will host a free Veterans Creative Arts and Wellness event Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Edinburg…
Read MoreMore Bible stories in public schools, changes to history lessons before Texas education board today
Photo above: The Texas State Board of Education launched the process of redesigning the state’s social studies standards earlier this year. Trace Thomas for The Texas Tribune Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJune 22, 2026 Texas students may soon attend social studies and reading classes that minimize racial, geographic and cultural diversity while emphasizing the Bible. The…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board to Adopt 2026-2027 Budget, Call November Trustee Election for Four Seats
Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Budget Adoption, Trustee Election, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop followed by a regular board meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with trustees set to adopt the 2026-2027 budget and call for a November trustee election covering…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board to Discuss Superintendent Applications, Acting Superintendent as Search Continues Following Salinas Retirement
Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Superintendent Search, Mario Salinas, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss applications for superintendent of schools and the naming of an acting superintendent during closed session at its regular meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as the district continues its search…
Read MoreRobert Vela High School to Host Volleyball Camp July 28-30 for ECISD Students
Robert Vela High School, Volleyball Camp, ECISD, Youth Sports, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Robert Vela High School will host a volleyball camp Tuesday through Thursday, July 28-30, at Vela Gym, 800 E. Canton Rd. All camp participants must be Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District students. The camp is divided into sessions by grade…
Read MoreECISD to Require Clear Backpacks for Middle and High School Students Starting 2026-2027 School Year
Edinburg CISD, Backpack Policy, Campus Safety, Middle School, High School, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will require all middle and high school students to use clear backpacks beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, including sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students at Brewster School. The policy does not apply to…
Read MoreEdinburg PD’s “Operation Chill” Returns July 8 with Free Slurpees for Kids at Stripes
Edinburg Police Department, Operation Chill, Community Policing, Stripes, 7-Eleven, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department will host Operation Chill on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stripes, 1210 E. Monte Cristo Rd. The event invites all kids to meet Edinburg Police Department officers and enjoy a free…
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