Archive for October 2026
Hidalgo County Defends Deputy Pay, Acknowledges Commissioners Court Salary Adjustment in FY 2027 Budget
Hidalgo County, sheriff, deputies, compensation, budget, commissioners court, law enforcement Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – On Friday afternoon at around 4:o0 PM, Hidalgo County issued a statement defending its compensation decisions for sheriff’s deputies while acknowledging a separate salary adjustment for the Commissioners Court in the fiscal year 2027 budget without specifying exactly what those adjustments…
Read MoreEdinburg City Council to Take Up Unified Development Code, Drag Strip Lease at Oct. 6 Meeting
Edinburg, city council, UDC, zoning, drag strip, economic development, police, grants Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council will consider adopting a sweeping update to the city’s Unified Development Code and awarding a lease for a drag strip operation at South Texas International Airport when it meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 6 p.m.…
Read MoreEdinburg Extends Sandbag Distribution Through Friday Amid Flooding Threat
sandbags, flooding, Edinburg, weather, emergency preparedness Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will extend its sandbag distribution through Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, at the Edinburg Service Center, 1201 N. Doolittle Road. City staff will load sandbags into vehicles upon arrival while supplies last. Once pre-filled…
Read MoreTxDOT Urges Drivers to ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ as Flooding Threat Looms
flash flooding, road safety, TxDOT, Texas, driving, weather Staff Report Edinburg TX – With the possibility of heavy rain and potential flooding, the Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to remember one life-saving phrase: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” The warning is part of TxDOT’s Be Safe. Drive Smart campaign. Flash floods are the leading cause…
Read MoreUTRGV awarded $5M federal grant to advance Rio Grande Valley manufacturing
Photo above: UTRGV and U.S. Small Business Administration representatives unveil a ceremonial $5 million grant check on Thursday. The funding will support EMPOWER-RGV, a UTRGV-led initiative designed to provide hands-on workforce training and technical assistance to small manufacturers across the Rio Grande Valley. (UTRGV Photo by Christopher Cabello) University among 11 organizations nationwide selected for…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 408 Asks Public to Vote on Name for New Mascot
American Legion, mascot, veterans, Edinburg, community Staff Report Edinburg TX – The American Legion Freddy Gonzalez Post 408 is asking the public to help name its newest mascot, a bald eagle character, by voting on Facebook. The post has narrowed the choices to three finalists: Edy, Liberty or Blaze. Community members can cast their vote by…
Read MoreEdinburg Poised to Restrict Data Centers to Industrial Zones Under Proposed Development Code Update
Edinburg, data centers, UDC, zoning, Special Use Permit, land use, city council Staff Report Edinburg TX – A proposed update to Edinburg’s Unified Development Code would define data centers for the first time in the city’s zoning framework and limit their construction to two industrial districts but only under a special use permit as the Edinburg…
Read MoreHidalgo County Precinct 4 Offering Sandbags Today at M Road Recovery Center
#HidalgoCounty #Precinct4 #Sandbags #FloodPrep #Edinburg #RGV #Weather Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 is offering a self-service sandbag distribution today, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the M Road Recovery Center, 1124 N. “M” Road in Edinburg, while supplies last. The distribution is self-service. Residents are encouraged to bring gloves…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Veterans Benefit Fair Oct. 15 With 30-Plus Resource Providers
#Edinburg #VeteransBenefitFair #Veterans #RGV #HidalgoCounty #VeteranResources Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will host a Veterans Benefit Fair on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St. Doors open at 8 a.m. The event will connect veterans and their…
Read MoreFree Dental Clinic This Weekend at Bert Ogden Arena to Serve Residents Without Access to Dental Care
#Edinburg #FreeDentalClinic #TMOM #TexasMissionOfMercy #HidalgoCounty #RGV #CommunityHealth Staff Report Edinburg TX – A free two-day mobile dental clinic will be held Oct. 2–3, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena, 4900 S. I-69C in Edinburg, for residents who do not have access to routine dental care. The clinic is organized by dozens of area dentists in conjunction with…
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