Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Offers Bulky Item, Brush Collection Through April 15
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — City of Edinburg residents have until April 15 to take advantage of a citywide bulky item and brush collection effort. The drop-off program, available only to Edinburg residents, allows for the disposal of various household items at designated city locations. Roll-off containers are stationed at the Edinburg Recycling Center, located…
Read MoreCom. Ellie Torres Launches Mosquito Control Effort After Heavy Rains
Staff Report Edinburg TX — In the wake of recent heavy rainfall, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres has initiated vector control operations aimed at curbing mosquito populations and reducing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Beginning yesterday, Precinct 4 crews started to apply larvicide and conduct mosquito spraying in targeted areas, with a focus…
Read MoreAnnual Edinburg PD Report Highlights Some Crime Stats Down
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala shared the Police Department’s 2024 Annual Report. Ayala highlighted where crime went down along with areas where the city is still experiencing probles. “Overall, crime over the last four years has been decreasing,” Ayala told the Edinburg City Council during this week’s meeting. “Specifically, 19.5% when…
Read MoreEdinburg declares disaster after historic rainfall floods city
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — City officials have declared a local state of disaster following nearly 12 inches of rainfall in less than 24 hours on March 27, causing severe flooding, widespread road closures and numerous water rescues. The heavy rain overwhelmed drainage systems, leaving entire neighborhoods submerged and forcing emergency crews to respond swiftly…
Read More‘We’re making history’ — UTRGV Dance Team prepares for first national competition
Photo above — The 16 UTRGV students who make up the team will head to the American Dance/Drill Team Collegiate Dance Competition on Saturday, March 29, at the University of North Texas in Denton. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy) By Amanda L. Alaniz, UTRGV Communications EDINBURG, TEXAS – The stage is set. The beats are bumping. And…
Read MoreEdinburg Municipal Court Extends Amnesty Program Through April 30, 2025
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Municipal Court has extended its Amnesty Program, providing residents until April 30, 2025, to resolve outstanding fines or fees for Class C misdemeanors, such as traffic citations or warrants. Under the program, individuals can pay fines or set up payment arrangements without incurring additional fees. Those who voluntarily…
Read MoreMuseum of South Texas History to Host “¡Cascarón 2025!” — A Community Easter Celebration Filled with Fun, Learning, and Literacy
Sandy Pollock, Communication Officer, MOST History EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory) invites families across the Rio Grande Valley to join in the springtime fun at ¡Cascarón 2025!, the museum’s annual Easter egg hunt and family celebration, happening Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This beloved community event brings…
Read MoreUPDATE: 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…
Read MoreFive ways a funding overhaul has transformed Texas community colleges
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…
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