Archive for September 2026
Edinburg City Council to Hold Public Hearing Sept. 15 on Proposed Budget, Tax Rate to Remain Unchanged
Edinburg, City Council, Budget, Tax Rate, Fire Department 100th Anniversary Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m., at City Hall Council Chambers, 415 West University Dr. Budget and Tax Rate The council will hold public hearings on the proposed budget and proposed tax…
Read MoreSpectrum Reach Offers Local Businesses Free Advertising Through Pay It Forward Program
Edinburg, Spectrum Reach, Pay It Forward, Bert Ogden, Small Business Grants Staff Report Edinburg TX – Local businesses in Edinburg can apply for free advertising grants through the Spectrum Reach Pay It Forward Program, made available through a partnership between Spectrum Reach and Bert Ogden. The Pay It Forward Program provides selected businesses with a complimentary…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Honors South Texas Health System Edinburg for National Recognition
Edinburg, South Texas Health System Edinburg, U.S. News & World Report, City Council Proclamation Staff Report Edinburg TX – South Texas Health System Edinburg is being celebrated by the City of Edinburg after earning national recognition from U.S. News & World Report. STHS Edinburg was named a Best Regional Hospital for 2026-2027 by U.S. News &…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Welcomes Leadership Edinburg Class XXXVIII
Edinburg, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Edinburg, Class XXXVIII Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a new group of professionals and community leaders into Leadership Edinburg Class XXXVIII, a nine-month program designed to develop leadership skills and community engagement. The class began its program with a welcome luncheon Wednesday, Sept.…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Announces “An Evening in Color” 2026 Installation & Awards Banquet
Edinburg, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, Man and Woman of the Year, Nick Cantu, Ruby Casas Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2026 Annual Installation & Awards Banquet, set for Saturday, Nov. 7, with this year’s theme, “An Evening in Color.” The banquet will bring together chamber members, business leaders,…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Ceremonial 9/11 Honor Walk Friday, Marking 25th Anniversary
Edinburg, 9/11 Honor Walk, Patriot Day, Edinburg Fire Station 1, National September 11 Memorial Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will host a free ceremonial 9/11 Honor Walk on Friday, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The walk will begin with a remembrance ceremony at Fire Station 1,…
Read MorePrecinct 4 to Host Walk With Confidence Alopecia Awareness Family Fun Walk
Edinburg, Hidalgo County Precinct 4, Alopecia Awareness, Ellie Torres, J.R. Milo Ponce Park Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 will host the Walk With Confidence Alopecia Awareness Family Fun Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., with line-up beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held at J.R.…
Read MoreSouth Texas International Film Festival Kicks Off Today in Edinburg With Olmos as Featured Speaker
Edinburg, South Texas International Film Festival, STXIFF, Edward James Olmos, Edinburg ACE Center Staff Report Edinburg TX – The 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival opens Thursday at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center, running through Saturday. This year’s festival features 31 independent works, including 22 regional, state and world premieres, alongside workshops, networking…
Read MoreHidalgo County Elections Department Launches Poll Worker Recruitment Campaign
Edinburg, Hidalgo County Elections Department, Poll Workers, November 2026 General Election, Hilda A. Salinas Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Elections Department is conducting a poll worker recruitment campaign for the November 2026 General Election. The department’s goal is to recruit 900 poll workers, with a target of 1,050 or more applicants to ensure…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board Reports STAAR Accountability Gains, Puts Santa Cruz Ranch Land Sale Back Out for Bid
Edinburg, Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, STAAR, Forensic Audit, Santa Cruz Ranch, Fern McClarty Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees met Sept. 8, receiving a report on the district’s 2025-26 STAAR accountability results, approving the solicitation of qualifications for an independent forensic audit, and ultimately voting to put a proposed land…
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