Archive for August 2026
Edinburg Parks and Recreation Opens Registration for After School Program
Edinburg, Parks and Recreation, After School Program, children, registration Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its After School Program, running Aug. 17, 2026, through May 7, 2027, at the Recreation Center, 315 Mark S. Peña Dr. The program is open to children ages 6…
Read MoreTODAY: Edinburg Building Safety Department to Host Building Codes Town Hall for Contractors Aug. 12
Edinburg, Edinburg Building Safety Department, building codes, International Fire Code, National Electrical Code, contractors, subcontractors, town hall Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Building Safety Department will host a town hall meeting for contractors and subcontractors on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at City Hall Council Chambers, 415 W. University Dr.…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber of Commerce Accepting Applications for Leadership Edinburg Class 38
Edinburg, Leadership Edinburg, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, professional development, emerging leaders, community leadership Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for Leadership Edinburg Class 38, a nine-month professional development program for emerging leaders in the Edinburg community. The application deadline is Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. The program offers monthly sessions,…
Read MoreDustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Announces August Adult Program Schedule
Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, adult programs, Texas A&M AgriLife, PVA&M, Tai Chi, Open Mic Night, Patriots Day, Library and Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its August 2026 adult program schedule, featuring weekly cooking and life skills sessions, crafting, senior wellness, open mic night, and…
Read MoreEdinburg Author Rey Banda Earns Distinguished Favorite Honor at NYC Big Book Award
Edinburg, Rey Banda, The Sons and The Stars, NYC Big Book Award, children’s book, local author, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg author Rey A. Banda has earned a Distinguished Favorite designation in the Children’s Inspirational category at the 2025 NYC Big Book Award for his book “The Sons and The…
Read MoreDustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Offers August Teen and Tween Program Schedule
Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, Teen and Tween Program, UTRGV Mathematics and Science Academy, Cricut, STEAM, Library and Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer three hands-on programs for teens and tweens ages 11 to 18 during August 2026 at 1906 S. Closner Blvd., Edinburg. No registration…
Read MoreEdinburg Fire Department to Host Sparky’s Back to School Bash Aug. 11
Edinburg, Edinburg Fire Department, Sparky’s Back to School Bash, Promenade Park Amphitheater, ACE Building, Mike’s Barber School, back to school, free event, family Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Fire Department will host Sparky’s Back to School Bash on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. The event is…
Read MoreMissoula Children’s Theatre to Offer Interactive Theatre Workshops at Edinburg Municipal Auditorium Aug. 11-13
Edinburg, Missoula Children’s Theatre, Edinburg Cultural Arts, Edinburg Arts Foundation, theatre workshops, Drama Quest, Improv, Acting, Edinburg Municipal Auditorium Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department and the Edinburg Arts Foundation will host three days of Missoula Children’s Theatre interactive workshops at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. 7th Ave., Aug.…
Read MoreUTRGV Entrepreneurship Center Earns Five National Honors at Kauffman FastTrac Summit
Photo caption: Representatives from the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center and 1 Million Cups Brownsville pose following the awards presentation at the 2026 Kauffman FastTrac + 1 Million Cups Summit, held July 28–30 in Kansas City, Missouri. UTRGV ECC received five honors recognizing its program impact, sustained commitment to entrepreneurship education, ecosystem-building efforts and individual…
Read MoreHollywood Legend Edward James Olmos to Headline South Texas International Film Festival in Edinburg
Edinburg, South Texas International Film Festival, STXIFF, Edward James Olmos, Stand and Deliver, Selena, Blade Runner, Battlestar Galactica, ACE Center, celebrity guest Staff Report Edinburg TX – Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos will serve as the headline celebrity guest at the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival, set for Sept. 10-12, 2026, at the Edinburg…
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