Pirate’s Cove Splash Park to Reopen June 2 with Daily Swim Sessions

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Pirate’s Cove Splash Park, Edinburg’s inclusive water playground, will officially reopen for the summer season on Monday, June 2, offering residents a refreshing way to beat the heat. Located 125 Mark S. Peña Dr., Edinburg, Pirate’s Cove features water slides, splash zones, and family-friendly amenities designed to accommodate children of…

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Vanguard’s Beethoven Elementary Playground Named One of Nation’s Best Inclusive School Playgrounds

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Beethoven Elementary’s City Park playground, part of Vanguard Academy in Edinburg, has been named one of the “10 Best Inclusive School Playgrounds in America” for 2025 by Soliant Health, a leading education and healthcare staffing agency. The national recognition celebrates the campus’s commitment to creating a space where children of…

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Edinburg CISD Trustees to Review Gun Incident Protocols, Consider Key Personnel Hires

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, May 27, for its regularly scheduled meeting, where trustees are expected to address a number of items, including a closed-door discussion regarding the handling of a recent gun-related incident at a local high school. During executive session, the…

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Edinburg Man Arrested After Early Morning Stabbing Incident

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A 48-year-old man was arrested by the Edinburg Police Department following a stabbing incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 24. According to police, officers responded to Mission Regional Hospital at approximately 3:20 a.m., where a woman reported that her boyfriend, Eduardo Moralez, had stabbed her in…

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Officials Urge Residents to Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Season

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – As hurricane season approaches, emergency management officials are urging residents to take early action to protect their families and property from potential storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that households develop evacuation plans, assemble disaster supply kits, review insurance policies, and take steps to strengthen their homes.…

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Edinburg Superintendent Placed On Leave, Reprimanded After Edinburg North Gun Incident, ‘Other’ Concerns

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees this week placed Superintendent Mario Salinas on five days of paid administrative leave and issued a reprimand following a special meeting. During a special called meeting on Wednesday, May 21, the Board of Trustees heard complaints from parents with regard to an incident at…

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Edinburg Woman Arrested in Infant Daughter’s Death

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A 24-year-old Edinburg woman has been arrested following an investigation into the February death of her two-month-old daughter, according to the Edinburg Police Department. Viridiana Nieto was taken into custody on May 6 in Fort Worth with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. She was formally arraigned on May 15…

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