Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg CISD Names Top Five Competitors at 32nd Annual Spelling Bee
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg CISD hosted its 32nd Annual Spelling Bee at Johnny G. Economedes High School, recognizing the district’s top young spellers. Caleb Giuoco, an eighth grader from South Middle School, secured first place in the competition. He was followed by Jozlyn Gonzalez and Genesis Masuca, both eighth graders from Longoria Middle…
Read MoreEdinburg High School to Celebrate National Champion Cheerleaders with Banner Ceremony
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg High School will honor its national champion cheerleading teams with a banner-raising ceremony today, Friday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the school gym. The ceremony will recognize the varsity cheerleading team for winning its 11th national title and the junior varsity squad for securing its first-ever national championship.…
Read MoreAlice school district warns Border Patrol may board buses and question students about citizenship
Photo above: The superintendent of the Alice Independent School District warned parents in a letter Wednesday that Border Patrol agents may be boarding school buses at highway checkpoints to question students about their citizenship status. Credit: Eddie Gaspar for The Texas Tribune By Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneFeb. 5, 2025 “Texas school district warns Border Patrol…
Read MoreTexas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate
Photo above: The Texas Senate takes up Senate Bill 2 in Austin on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Credit: Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Feb. 5, 2025 “Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…
Read MoreCity Approves Zoning Change For Writers’ Retreat
Photo above: The proposed writers’ retreat is located at 2217 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr. By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – South Texas writers may soon find a calm, peaceful place to explore their writing and craft in Edinburg. The Edinburg City Council approved a change of zoning that would allow the site to be used for…
Read MoreCity Moves One More Step On Downtown Parking Garage
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council voted to move forward with a next step in building a parking garage near the Hidalgo County Courthouse during last night’s City Council meeting. At this point, the city acted to qualify five architectural firms to work on and submit proposed designs and costs for…
Read MoreEdinburg Council Honors Lt. Oscar L. Treviño for 37 Years of Service
Staff Report EDINBURG TX—The Edinburg City Council recognized Lieutenant Oscar L. Treviño for his 37 years of dedicated service to the Edinburg Police Department with a proclamation honoring his career and contributions to public safety. Trevino, who retired last month on Jan. 10, was honored during last night’s City Council meeting. Treviño began his career…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber, EDC to Host Small Business Funding Seminar Wed., Feb. 5th
Staff Report EDINBURG TX—Local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the opportunity to explore funding options at the “Funding Opportunities for Your Small Business” seminar, hosted by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, located…
Read MoreSome Texas lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back.
Photo above: State Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, in the Texas Senate chamber on September 6, 2023. Credit: Bob Daemmrich/Pool for the Texas Tribune By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune “Some Texas lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD to Honor 50 Years of School Board Members at Appreciation Breakfast
Staff Report EDINBURG—The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) will celebrate five decades of school board service with its first-ever Board Member Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, February 7. The event will recognize past and present board members who have contributed to the district’s growth and success since 1974. More than 35 former and current board…
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