Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Council Moves Forward on Downtown Parking Garage, Sets $6.2M Budget Limit
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg City Council has advanced plans for a downtown parking garage, deciding to start negotiations with the top contractor and setting a firm budget limit of $6.2 million as part of the design-build process. “This item is for the downtown parking garage. We did go through a design-build process,” said…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC Seeks Assistant Executive DirectorStaff Report
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Executive Director. This role is integral to the EDC’s mission of fostering economic growth and development within the city. Key Responsibilities: Qualifications: Application Process: Interested individuals can apply through the City of Edinburg’s employment portal…
Read MoreYouth Rodeo Series Set for May 10 in Edinburg
Photo: DRH Cattle Company. Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The DRH Cattle Company will host its Youth Rodeo Saddle Series on May 10 at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena in Edinburg. The event will feature speed, roping, and bull riding competitions for young contestants across various age divisions. Books will open at 1 p.m.,…
Read MoreSecond Suspect Arrested in Edinburg Intoxication Assault and Racing Case
Photo above: Jorge Hugo Contreras was arraigned on racing charges. Photo courtesy Edinburg Police Department. Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — Edinburg police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a major rollover crash and suspected street racing incident that occurred early March 16, leaving a passenger injured. Investigators identified the driver of a second…
Read MoreEdinburg City Council to Consider Awarding $6.2M Downtown Parking Garage Project Tonight
Staff Report Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg City Council is set to review and potentially approve a $6.2 million downtown parking garage project at its meeting tonight. The project, aimed at improving accessibility and efficiency in the city’s core, would be located at 201 N. Closner Blvd, just north of the new Hidalgo County Courthouse.…
Read MoreNational Republicans target Gonzalez, Cuellar in 2026 election
U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen and Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo. Credit: The Texas TribuneBy Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “National Republicans target South Texas Democrats for 2026 election” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. WASHINGTON…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Names New Head Football Coaches for Edinburg, Edinburg North
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees has hired new head football coaches for Edinburg High School and Edinburg North High School following last month’s staff reassignments. During a special board meeting on March 14, the district named Jose Peña as the new head football coach and athletic director for the…
Read MoreDriver Arrested for DWI After Rollover Crash, Female Ejected in Edinburg
Photo above: Alcohol and possibly racing involved in roll over crash on north Sugar Road in Edinburg. Photo courtesy Edinburg Police Department. Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated following a major rollover crash early Sunday, according to the Edinburg Police Department. The driver, 21-year-old Juan Carlos…
Read MoreMayor Garza Highlights Unprecedented Growth at 2025 State of the City Address
Photo above: The Edinburg City Council members stand with Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr, as he kicks off the City of Edinburg’s 2025 State of the City report. From left are Jason De Leon, Mayor Pro Tem, David White, Counci lmember Place 4, Garza, Daniel ‘Dan’ Diaz, Council member Place 1, and David Salazar Jr., Council, member…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber to Host New Member Orientation on Friday, March 14
Staff Report Edinburg TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a New Member Orientation on Friday, March 14, 2025, offering an opportunity for members to learn about available benefits and engagement opportunities. The orientation will take place at the chamber’s office, located at 602 W. University Dr. in Edinburg, with two available sessions:…
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