Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Texas A&M AgriLife to Offer Free Family Cooking and Nutrition Classes at Edinburg ACE Center
Edinburg, Texas A&M AgriLife, EFNEP, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, Edinburg ACE Center, cooking classes, nutrition, meal planning, food safety, Rio Grande Valley Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Texas A&M AgriLife, in partnership with the Edinburg Cultural Arts ACE Center, will offer a free series of cooking and nutrition classes for adults beginning Tuesday, July…
Read MoreHidalgo County Metro Jumps 23 Spots to Rank No. 2 Nationally for Young Homebuyer Access
Hidalgo County, McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, homeownership, mortgage, young buyers, ConsumerAffairs, Elizabeth Suarez, McAllen Chamber of Commerce, McAllen Economic Development Corporation, FHA loans, Rio Grande Valley, affordability Staff Report Edinburg TX – The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area jumped 23 spots in one year to rank second in the nation for young homebuyer access, according to a 2026 analysis…
Read MoreQuinta Mazatlan to Celebrate Summer’s Iconic Sound with Chicharras Live Event July 16
Quinta Mazatlan, Chicharras Live, cicadas, Valley Sereno Strings, nature, World Birding Center, family, education Staff Report McAllen TX – Quinta Mazatlan will host Chicharras Live on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., celebrating one of the Rio Grande Valley’s most recognizable summer sounds. Admission is $5 for adults and children, with children ages…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Department to Host 30th Annual National Night Out Aug. 4 at Promenade Park
Edinburg, Edinburg Police Department, National Night Out, Promenade Park Amphitheater, Leo Garcia and the Rattlers, The Hot Rodz, FER All-Generation Car and Truck Club, backpack giveaway, back to school, community outreach Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department will host its 30th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at 6 p.m.…
Read MoreEdinburg Summer Concert Series to Feature K-Pop Princesses Tribute Show July 25
Edinburg, Summer Concert Series, K-Pop Princesses, K-Pop Tribute Night, Promenade Park Amphitheater, Edinburg Cultural Arts, Edinburg Arts Foundation, free concert Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department will present K-Pop Princesses, a tribute to K-Pop Demon Hunters, as part of its Summer Concert Series 2026 on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at…
Read MoreEdinburg Expands Free VA Whole Health Wellness Series for Veterans Through October
Edinburg, VA Whole Health, From Service to Strength, veterans, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Cultural Arts Department, Edinburg Arts Foundation, Hidalgo County Community Service Agency, Texas Veterans Commission, Chicanos Por La Causa, creative arts, wellness Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg and the Department of Veterans Affairs have announced the expansion of the VA…
Read MoreEdinburg Arts Foundation to Host 6th Annual Art at Edwards Exhibition July 11
Edinburg, Edinburg Arts Foundation, Art at Edwards, Edwards Abstract and Title Co., Rio Grande Valley artists, ACE Center, paintings, pottery, stained glass, leather goods, mixed media Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Arts Foundation, in collaboration with Edwards Abstract & Title Co., will host the 6th Annual Art at Edwards on Saturday, July 11, 2026,…
Read MoreFriends of the Edinburg Public Library to Host Book Sale July 11
Edinburg, Friends of the Edinburg Public Library, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, book sale, community Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Friends of the Edinburg Public Library will host a book sale Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd. All books and…
Read MoreEdinburg World Birding Center to Host DIY Night Light Craft Event July 11
Edinburg, Edinburg World Birding Center, Parks and Recreation, DIY, craft, camping, family Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center will host a DIY Night Light craft event on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. The cost is $3 plus general admission. Supplies are limited.…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Seeks Deputy City Attorney
Edinburg, City of Edinburg, Deputy City Attorney, hiring, employment, municipal law, legal counsel Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg is accepting applications for a Deputy City Attorney to assist the City Attorney in providing legal counsel on all matters pertaining to city business and representing the city in legal actions. The position serves…
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