Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
17-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…
Read MoreEdinburg Opens Warming Center Monday, Tuesday Night
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg has opened a warming center at the Sekula Memorial Library to assist residents during the upcoming freezing weather. The warming center will be available from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. on the evenings of Jan. 20-21 and Jan. 21-22. Residents using the warming center are encouraged…
Read MoreRGV Musicians Invited to Apply for Paid Changemaker Workshop
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Local musicians with a passion for social change are invited to apply for a paid opportunity to advance their community-focused projects. The RGV Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Workshop, a day-long event, will take place on Feb. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center.…
Read MoreEdinburg Cemetery Cleanup in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Moved To Jan. 27
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Due to expected severe cold weather, The City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Juneteenth Committee and the UTRGV Center for Student Involvement, will move the event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The community service event is aimed at preserving a historic landmark. Volunteers are…
Read MoreTrump to tap Abbott’s “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says
Photo above: Mike Banks at a news conference about border security at the Texas Department of Public Safety regional headquarters in Weslaco on Feb. 21, 2023. Credit: Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune “Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says” was first published by The…
Read MoreTexas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages
Photo above: The New Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) Clinic, where this photo of resources was taken, provides San Antonio with quick and reliable behavioral health services. Credit: Olivia Anderson/The Texas Tribune By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Texas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages” was first published by The Texas…
Read MoreECISD Board Hires Additional Legal Representation, Hires Staff For Vacant Positions
By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustee approved hiring attorneys for legal representation and hired staff for vacant positions. After exiting executive session, the board approved the following hiring action: The item proposing hiring of an Assistant Principal at the Edinburg Alternative Educational Academy (EAEA) was pulled at Superintendent Mario…
Read MoreCuellar, Gonzalez only Democrats in Congress to vote for bill restricting trans athletes
Photo above: Demonstrators at the Texas Capitol protest state Senate Bill 14 that would ban gender transition health care for trans kids in Texas on May 2, 2023. Credit: Leila Saidane/The Texas Tribune By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “Texans only Democrats in Congress to vote for bill restricting trans athletes” was first published by The Texas…
Read MoreProperty Tax Deadline Set for January 31
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Hidalgo County esidents have until January 31, 2025, to pay their 2024 property taxes without incurring penalties or interest. Payments sent by mail must bear a postmark dated no later than January 31 to be considered on time. The Hidalgo County Tax Office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30…
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