Posts by The Edinburg Advocate

Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Police Department is set to introduce the ‘Edinburg Teen Police Academy,’ a new initiative designed to foster a positive relationship between city youth and law enforcement while sparking interest in careers in the field. The week-long program will offer participants hands-on experience with core police functions, including patrol, special operations, and…

Edinburg, TX — On Sunday, May 19, 2024, shortly after 6:30 p.m., officers from the Edinburg Police Department responded to a report of an aggravated robbery at 4420 W. University Dr. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who reported that while he was getting water, two unidentified males approached him and demanded his phone.…

Edinburg, TX — The City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department will hold a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Edinburg Park & Recreation Center located at 315 E. Mark S. Peña Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539. This family-friendly event offers…

Edinburg, TX — The City of Edinburg’s Grants Administration Department was recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its outstanding work on two critical projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The HUD San Antonio Field Office awarded Edinburg’s CDBG-CV Public Broadband Infrastructure Project 1st Place in…

Photo above – Mario Lizcano Jr was charged with DWI. Photo credit: Hidalgo County photo. Edinburg, TX — Mario Lizcano Jr., the former President of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Board, was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of driving while intoxicated. According to the Edinburg Police Department, officers observed a black Chevrolet Silverado stopped…

Edinburg, TX — On Friday, May 17, 2024, shortly before 5 p.m., Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a call at 1415 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. concerning a 6-year-old boy found unresponsive in an apartment complex pool. Upon arrival, officers immediately initiated chest compressions in an effort to resuscitate the child. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)…

Edinburg, TX — On Sunday, May 19, 2024, shortly after 6 p.m., officers from the Edinburg Police Department responded to a shooting incident on the 600 block of Pin Oak Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, 43-year-old Alvi Aristegui Puyg, deceased from a gunshot wound. Through their investigation, officers detained 17-year-old Alberto Quintana, who…