Archive for July 2026
Edinburg Cultural Arts Announces Missoula Children’s Theatre “Red Truck Tour”
Edinburg, Missoula Children’s Theatre, Beauty Lou and the Country Beast, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, Edinburg Arts Foundation, youth theater, theatre workshops, auditions Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department, in partnership with the Edinburg Arts Foundation, will host the Missoula Children’s Theatre Red Truck Tour production of “Beauty Lou…
Read MoreSouth Texas Republican builders warn of voter backlash in November if aggressive ICE tactics continue
Photo above: An aerial view of an apartment complex next to commercially zoned land for sale in McAllen on May 12, 2025. Michael Gonzales for The Texas Tribune. Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune Pharr TX — Leaders within the construction industry in South Texas delivered a clear message to lawmakers: Stop the mass deportation of…
Read MoreSTC Police Academy achieves historic 100% first-time pass rate after expanding across the Rio Grande Valley
Photo Caption: Following a recent expansion to meet the Rio Grande Valley’s growing demand for law enforcement professionals, 37 newly Texas-licensed peace officers made history for STC as cadets from all Police Academy cohorts achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the TCOLE licensing exam. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Following a recent…
Read MoreSTC Valley Promise helps student build future in cybersecurity
Photo Caption: For Matthew Castillo, starting college felt like stepping into the unknown. But thanks to South Texas College’s (STC) Valley Promise program, he found the guidance, support and confidence needed to begin building a future in one of today’s fastest growing industries. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Veronica Salinas, STC Communications For Matthew Castillo, starting college…
Read MoreEdinburg Cultural Arts Launches Mariachi Guitar Classes, New ACE Membership Program
Edinburg, Edinburg Cultural Arts Department, Edinburg Arts Foundation, ACE Center, Mariachi Guitar, Manuel Lopez, UTRGV Mariachi Aztlán, ACE Membership, music classes, studio access Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department has launched a new Mariachi Guitar class program and an ACE Membership Program at the Edinburg ACE Center, 315 W. McIntyre…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Department Investigating Indecency With a Child Case
Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a case involving multiple counts of indecency with a child following the arrest of a local pastor. On July 27, 2026, law enforcement officials arrested the suspect, identified as 49-year-old Jorge Gonzalez Martinez. The arrest was executed without incident. Martinez was identified as a…
Read MoreECISD Cancels Regular Meeting, Sets Special Meeting to Interview Superintendent Candidates, May Name Lone Finalist at Monday Special Meeting
Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, superintendent search, lone finalist, Adele Felix, interim superintendent, Kennedy Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Gonzalez Elementary, Lee Elementary, Treviño Elementary, Norton Rose Fulbright, workers compensation, Frontline Education Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., with the…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Seek White Sedan in Hit-and-Run on Lori Morgan Drive
Edinburg, Edinburg Police Department, hit and run, property damage, Lori Morgan Drive, Crime Stoppers Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department is seeking information to identify a suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run property damage incident in the 3700 block of Lori Morgan Drive on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The suspect driver struck and…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Announces Change to Middle School Fall Sports Schedule for 2026-2027
Edinburg CISD, middle school, fall sports, baseball, boys soccer, football, athletics, 2026-2027 Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg CISD has announced a change to its middle school fall sports schedule for the 2026-2027 school year affecting all seven middle school campuses: Barrientes, Panthers, B.L. Garza, Harwell, South, Memorial, and Brewster. The school year will begin in…
Read MoreECISD Board Interviewed Superintendent Candidates at Saturday Special Called Meeting, Second Round of Interviews to be Held Later
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees held a special called meeting for this past Saturday to hold interviews with potential candidates for the vacant Superintendent position. No action was taken, but announced that a second round of interviews would be held at a later time. With Board President Xavier Salinas…
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