Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
13-Year Old Struck by SUV on Way to School; Edinburg Police Make Arrest, Find Weapon
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A 13-year-old girl on her way to school was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning, prompting a swift investigation that led to the arrest of a 69-year-old Edinburg man, according to Edinburg police. The incident occurred around 10:01 a.m. at the intersection of North McColl Road and West Schunior Road,…
Read MoreUnloaded Firearm Found in Student Backpack at Edinburg North High
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – An unloaded firearm was recovered from a student’s backpack Tuesday morning at Edinburg North High School following an anonymous tip, according to Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District officials. Edinburg CISD police and school administrators responded swiftly to the report and detained the student before law enforcement made an arrest. No…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD to Host 36th Annual Parent/Youth Mental Health and Wellness Fair
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will host its 36th Annual Parent/Youth Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 8, continuing its efforts to support student well-being and raise awareness about the importance of mental health. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Robert…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Appreciation Event for Military Spouses
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg’s Library and Cultural Arts Department, in partnership with H-E-B’s Operation Appreciation initiative, will host a special Military Spouse Appreciation Day event on Friday, May 9, to honor the sacrifices and contributions of military spouses in the community. The celebration will be held from 6 p.m. to…
Read MoreTomorrow: Edinburg to Host Law Enforcement Job Fair Featuring Over Two Dozen Agencies
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — More than two dozen law enforcement and public safety agencies will be recruiting at a job fair in Edinburg on Wednesday, May 7, as the city partners with Workforce Solutions to connect job seekers with careers in law enforcement and related fields. The Law Enforcement Job Fair will take place…
Read MoreLibrary to Host Mother’s Day Brunch and Painting Event for Edinburg Moms
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library, in partnership with H-E-B, is inviting local mothers to a relaxing and art-filled celebration during its upcoming Mother’s Day Brunch & Canvas Creations event. The event will take place Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the library, located at 1906…
Read MoreEdinburg City Council to Vote on New Rules for Public Participation at Meetings At Tomorrow’s Meeting
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg City Council is set to consider a proposed ordinance that would formally establish new rules of decorum and public participation during council meetings, including stricter time limits and clearer guidelines for speaker conduct. In posting its agenda and an explanation of the changes, the agenda did not indicate…
Read More2 Ejected, Teen Driver Killed in Rollover Crash on I-69 Frontage Road
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — A 19-year-old woman from Alamo was killed early Saturday in a single-vehicle rollover crash near Owassa Road and the southbound Interstate 69 frontage road, according to the Edinburg Police Department. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 1:19 a.m. on May 3 and found a white 2009 GMC Yukon that…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg to Host Community Garage Sale on May 24
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Shoppers and sellers alike are invited to take part in the City of Edinburg’s Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The event, hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 315 Mark S. Peña Drive. This free public event offers…
Read MoreEdinburg Launches Sandbag Distribution Ahead of Forecasted Rainfall Following March Flooding
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg will distribute sandbags today, Friday, May 2, 2025, in preparation for expected rainfall, just weeks after a severe storm on March 28 caused widespread flooding throughout the area. The drive-thru distribution event will take place from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Edinburg Service Center,…
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