Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
UPDATE: Juvenile Arrested in Edinburg Smoke Shop Robbery; Two Suspects Still at Large
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — A 15-year-old male has been taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery at Nine Tails Smoke Shop, according to Edinburg police. Investigators located the juvenile suspect on the outskirts of Donna, where he was apprehended without incident. Authorities say two additional suspects remain at large as the investigation…
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Photo above: Jennifer Waldron, a continuing education instructor at Austin Community College, shows students where to put electrodes when doing an EKG at ACC’s Leander campus on Oct. 4. The students were participating in a health care apprenticeship program for Baylor Scott & White employees. Credit: Jack Myer for The Texas Tribune By Sneha Dey, The Texas…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Spring Games Set for April in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Nearly 2,000 athletes from across the Rio Grande Valley are set to compete in the 2025 Special Olympics Texas RGV Spring Games, scheduled for April 3–4 at Richard R. Flores Stadium in Edinburg. The two-day track and field event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Admission…
Read MoreEHS to Honor State Powerlifting Medalists with Recognition Ceremony Today
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Edinburg High School will host a recognition ceremony Thursday to honor its powerlifting team’s standout performances at the state level. The event is scheduled for today, Thursday, March 27 from 3:40 to 4:30 p.m. in the EHS Library, located at 2600 East Wisconsin Road. The ceremony will spotlight several student-athletes…
Read MorePolice Investigating Two Early Morning Robberies in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Police are investigating two separate armed robberies that occurred early Wednesday morning, including one targeting a local smoke shop and another involving a pedestrian reportedly robbed at gunpoint. The first incident occurred around 12:56 a.m. at Nine Tails Smoke Shop in the 3700 block of North Doolittle Road. According to…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host 4th Annual Dirty Duathlon on April 5
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg will host the 4th Annual Dirty Duathlon on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Doolittle Nature Park, located at 1300 N. Doolittle Road. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. The race consists of a 1.5-mile run, followed by a 3-mile bike ride, and concludes with another…
Read MoreEdinburg Police to Host Auto Theft and Burglary Prevention Event April 23
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department will host Project 365: Auto Theft and Burglary Prevention on April 23, offering residents information on how to protect their vehicles from theft and break-ins. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Edinburg Municipal Park. Officers and members of the Auto…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Free Easter Egg Hunt on April 17
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 17, offering a free, family-friendly event at Municipal Park. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the south side of the park at the soccer fields, located…
Read MoreEdinburg Opens Registration for New Art Classes at ACE Center
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Department has opened registration for its first-ever art classes at the Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center, with courses beginning March 31, 2025. The program offers both free and paid courses designed to encourage creativity across a variety of artistic disciplines. Complimentary classes include…
Read MoreEdinburg Seeks Young Performers for Missoula Children’s Theatre Production
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg will host open auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland on Monday, April 7, 2025. Auditions are scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to arrive by…
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