Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
UTRGV Chess Team advances again to Final Four, Takes fourth spot at Pan-American team competition
Photo above: For the ninth time, the UTRGV Chess Team has advanced to the national championship of collegiate chess, the Final Four, also known as the President’s Cup. The UTRGV Team A earned the fourth spot at the Final Four competition held this past weekend, Jan. 4-7, in the Rio Grande Valley for the first…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Gears Up for ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Half-Marathon with Call for Nominations
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 3, 2024 — As the City of Edinburg prepares for the upcoming ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Half-Marathon scheduled for March 3, 2024, residents are encouraged to participate in the spirit of community recognition by nominating individuals who have left a lasting impact on the city. The city is calling on its…
Read MoreEdinburg Confirms Plans To Bring Vaquero Football To H-E-B Park
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, November 29, 2023 — In a concerted effort to enrich the collegiate experience and foster community spirit, the City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), is actively working with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to host Vaquero football games at H-E-B Park. This…
Read MoreEdinburg Achieves Bronze Level in National Initiative for Physically Active Communities
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, Dec. 18, 2023 — Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. announced Edinburg’s attainment of the bronze level in the Step It Up! Success Roadmap, marking the successful completion of the 2023 Move with the Mayor (MWTM) Fall Challenge. This initiative is part of a nationwide campaign, driven by the National Forum for Heart…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD 2023 School Tax Bills Finally Mailed Out
From Staff Reports Edinburg Texas, Dec. 18, 2023 – Hidalgo County Tax Assessor & Collector Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. announced on Tuesday that the 2023 Edinburg CISD school tax statements have been mailed The tax statements had been delayed because Villarreal’s office was waiting for the results of the November 7th tax ratification election. Voters approved the…
Read MoreSouth Texas International Film Festival Opens Submissions for Its 10th Annual Event
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, Dec. 18, 2023 — The City of Edinburg announced that the 10th Annual South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) is now accepting submissions for its 2024 edition, scheduled to take place from September 11-14, 2024. This milestone event promises attendees an immersive experience with a diverse selection of films, engaging workshops,…
Read MoreEdinburg Teams Up with Consultants to Boost Retail Growth
From Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas – December 16, 2023 — In a strategic move to bolster its retail sector, Edinburg, Texas, proudly announces a collaboration with Retail Strategies, a prominent retail consulting firm. The partnership aims to spearhead and amplify retail attraction initiatives, positioning Edinburg as a key destination for emerging brands looking to expand in…
Read MoreLetty Chavez Appointed Hidalgo County Auditor by Board of Judges
From Staff ReportsEdinburg, Texas, Dec. 18, 2023 — The Hidalgo County Board of Judges has officially named Letty Chavez as the new Hidalgo County Auditor, succeeding Interim County Auditor Linda Fong upon her retirement. The appointment, effective December 1, 2023, marks a significant step for Ms. Chavez, who had been serving as the First Assistant County…
Read MoreSTC Fire Academy Celebrates 20 New Graduates; Edinburg FD Staff Provide Support
Photo Above: To protect lives and aid those in need was the pledge made by twenty new South Texas College graduates as they celebrated their completion ceremony at STC’s Fire Academy, hosted at the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr. By Selene Rodriguez Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 18, 2023 — To protect lives and aid…
Read MoreUTRGV commemorates 50,000-graduate milestone at Fall 2023 commencement
Photo above: Nearly 3,000 UTRGV graduates walked the stage on Friday, Dec. 15, at the Brownsville campus to kickoff the Fall 2023 Commencement weekend for the university. During this commencement UTRGV surpasses 50,000 graduates to date since its first ceremonies in 2015. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike) By Victoria Brito Morales Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 18,…
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