Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
South Texas in Focus as House Speaker Mike Johnson Courts Hispanic Voters
Arnoldo Mata Washington DC – House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is making South Texas, particularly the Rio Grande Valley, a focal point in the Republican Party’s ongoing effort to expand its base among Hispanic voters, Axios reported this week. The region, with its predominantly Hispanic population, has historically been a Democratic stronghold, but recent election cycles have…
Read MoreEdinburg Recognized as an Underrated Texas City with Promising Growth
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The city of Edinburg has earned a spot among Texas’s most underrated cities to live in, according to a recent article by TheTrave.coml. Known for its cultural diversity, economic growth, and welcoming atmosphere, Edinburg offers a unique appeal to residents seeking opportunities beyond Texas’s larger metropolitan areas. The TheTravel.com article praised Edinburg’s lifestyle offerings,…
Read MoreIn Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, a push for residents to lose weight and curb diabetes
Photo above: Pedro Mego, a medical doctor specializing in treating peripheral artery disease and helping patients prevent the need for limb amputations, poses for a photo at his clinic in Mission on Jan. 21, 2025. Credit: Gabriel V. Cárdenas for The Texas Tribune By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, a push for…
Read MoreLittle League Registration Now Open for 2025 Season
Photo above: Two Little Leaguers taking part in the City of Edinburg’s 2024 Season Opening Ceremony. Photo — courtesy City of Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Parents and players are invited to sign up for the 2025 Little League baseball and softball season, with registration open now through February 7. This season promises excitement, featuring…
Read MoreConservatives clinch longtime goal of booting Democrats from leadership ranks in Texas House
Photo above: State Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, addresses the House after being sworn in as House Speaker on the first day of the 89th Texas Legislative Session, in Austin. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune “Conservatives clinch longtime goal of booting Democrats from leadership ranks in Texas House” was first published by…
Read MoreCuellar, Gonzalez vote for dill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes
Photo above: Congress and the president are pushing for more border and immigration enforcement. U.S. Enforcement and Removal Operations officers near an aircraft on which migrants are repatriated as part of an enforcement process, in Harlingen in 2023. Credit: REUTERS/Daniel Becerril By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “Bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes…
Read MoreUTRGV School of Medicine team reveals breakthrough in cancer cell survival
Students make significant contributions to cancer studies Photo above: Dr. Manish Tripathi, assistant professor in the Division of Cancer and Immunology at the UTRGV School of Medicine, and his team are making essential contributions to the fight against cancer. Pictured (Left to Right): Dr. Mohammed Shabir Hussain, postdoctoral fellow, Dennis Kwabiah, MSBCMB student, Walaa Abbas,…
Read MoreEdinburg Council Opts For Improvements To Alberta and Closner Intersection
Photo above: Current conditions at the intersection from Alberta Road looking east. Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council gave staff approval to start work on making improvements to the intersection of South Closner Blvd. and Alberta Road, an intersection that has been plagued with traffic backups and accidents. The decision was made…
Read More17-year-old Arrested After Alleged Threat Against South Texas ISD World Scholars
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Police arrested a 17-year-old from San Juan who is not a student at South Texas ISD World Scholars after he allegedly made a threat against the school. Authorities began investigating the incident after the threat, made on Jan. 18, was reported on Jan. 20. Juan Gonzalez was accused of commenting…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Cancels Classes Jan. 21 Due to Hazardous Weather
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) has announced that classes will be canceled on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to hazardous winter weather conditions. Forecasters are predicting sub-freezing temperatures and icy road conditions beginning Monday night and lasting until at least noon Tuesday, particularly in the Edinburg area and northern…
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