Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Judge considers holding state in contempt a third time over foster care conditions
Photo above: Heart Galleries, portraits of adoptable children, on display at the Child Protective Services office at Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Austin on Nov. 14, 2019. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune, Dec. 5, 2023 Removed from her home at age 11, Juarez — who is now…
Read MoreCom. Torres Celebrates Grand Opening of Alfonso Flores All Star Park
From Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas – Dec. 4, 2023 — Hidalgo County Precinct 4Commissioner Ellie Torres will unveil the Alfonso Flores All Star Park, a vibrant community space dedicated to recreation, inclusivity, and family enjoyment. The park, located at 107 Sunflower Rd. in Edinburg, will officially open its doors on Saturday, December 9, 2023. The…
Read MoreUTRGV showcases students’ artistic talents with the 9th annual holiday card contest
Photo above: Maritza Flores, a cybersecurity major from Edinburg, won the 2023 President’s Holiday Card Contest and received a $1,000 scholarship. Flores’s win shows that exercising your talents and perseverance pays off, as she participated in the contest in 2021 and 2022 and her designs were awarded runner-up placement both years. (UTRGV Photo by Paul…
Read MoreEdinburg Unveils De Zavala City/School Park Today
From Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas, December 4, 2023 — In a celebration of community and recreation, the City of Edinburg will host the grand opening of De Zavala Park, a collaborative effort with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and Hidalgo County Precinct 4. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled today at 5:30 p.m. Located at…
Read MorePanic, Confusion at Edinburg Walmart As Suspect With Possible Gun Or Knife Reported; Suspect Arrested
Staff Reports Edinburg, TX – November 30, 2023 — Panic and confusion set in at the Walmart on S. I-69 in Edinburg as shoppers reported a man entering the store possibly carrying a knife or gun on Thursday afternoon last week. Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at Walmart, located at 2812 S.…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host 12th Annual ‘Edinburg Cares’ Food Drive On Monday, Nov. 20th
Edinburg, TX, Nov. 17, 2023 – In a continued effort to ensure that Edinburg families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal without worry, the City of Edinburg will host the 12th Annual ‘Edinburg Cares’ Food Drive on Monday, November 20, 2023, in collaboration with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and H-E-B. City staff and volunteer groups will distribute 1,000 turkeys and 1,500 food…
Read MoreVehicle Crashes into El Patio Cafe; No Injuries Reported
Edinburg, TX, November 14, 2023 — On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident at El Patio Cafe, at 2207 S. Closner Blvd. The incident involved a vehicle colliding with the restaurant’s building. Upon arrival at the scene, officers confirmed that there…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Investigate Shooting Incident Stemming from Road Rage
Edinburg, TX, November 14, 2024 — Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a shooting incident on Tuesday, November 14, 2024, shortly before 2 p.m. The incident occurred in the 100 block of N. I-69C and was reported to 911 as shots fired. The investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from a road rage encounter. The…
Read MoreSwearing-in ceremony to be held in Edinburg
Two councilmembers and municipal judge take oath of office Edinburg, TX, Nov. 14, 2023 – The City of Edinburg cordially invites the public and media to join a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, November 16, 2023, at 6 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Edinburg City Council Chambers, 415 W. University Drive. After the official…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber of Commerce Partners with American Express for Small Business Saturday
Edinburg, TX, November 25, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced a collaboration with American Express for Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2023. The partnership seeks to support the local business community during the holiday season. On the designated day, shoppers in Edinburg are encouraged to actively participate in the nationally recognized “Shop Small”…
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