Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Woman Arrested in Infant Daughter’s Death
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A 24-year-old Edinburg woman has been arrested following an investigation into the February death of her two-month-old daughter, according to the Edinburg Police Department. Viridiana Nieto was taken into custody on May 6 in Fort Worth with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. She was formally arraigned on May 15…
Read MoreTHIS MORNING: Edinburg to Honor Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will host a Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony on Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. 7th Street, to honor military service members who died in defense of the United States. Recognized by the Texas Legislature as a “Hometown of Heroes,”…
Read MoreTODAY: Public Safety Expo to Showcase First Responders, Equipment and Family Fun
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the public to its annual Public Safety Expo on Thursday, May 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CAT Stadium parking lot, located at 1800 S. Stadium Drive. The free event is part of the National Night Out initiative, which aims to build…
Read MoreInternational Paper To Close Two Edinburg Facilities, Lay Off Over 130 Workers
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — International Paper Co. will close its two production facilities in Edinburg as part of a broader restructuring effort along the U.S.-Mexico border, resulting in significant local job losses. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice filed on May 9, the closures will lead to the layoff of 132…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Building Safety Outreach Event at Lowe’s on May 21
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg’s Building Safety Department will host a Building Safety Month Outreach Event on Wednesday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lowe’s Home Improvement, located at 2802 W. University Dr. The event will offer community members resources and expert guidance on building safety, including help with permit applications and an overview…
Read MoreEdinburg to Kick Off Summer Concert Series with Free Outdoor Show May 30
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg will launch its 2025 Summer Concert Series with a free outdoor concert on Friday, May 30, at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. The evening will feature opening performances by Shaun Mecca and Dustin De La Garza, leading up to a headline set by acclaimed Texas artist William Beckmann.…
Read MoreMustang Driver Hospitalized After Collision with DPS Unit in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — A woman was hospitalized after her Ford Mustang collided with a Department of Public Safety (DPS) unit at the intersection of University Drive and 16th Avenue in Edinburg on Saturday morning. According to Edinburg Police and DPS officials, the crash occurred when the Mustang, traveling southbound, attempted a left turn onto…
Read MoreTexas Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient, ENERGY STAR Products Set for May 24-26
Staff Report AUSTIN, TX — Texas shoppers can save on select water-efficient and energy-efficient products during the state’s annual sales tax holidays, scheduled for Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. The holidays, created by the Texas Legislature, are expected to save consumers $15.2 million in state and local sales…
Read MoreEdinburg Launches Banking Internship Program to Connect UTRGV Students with Local Banks
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and the City of Edinburg 2040 Initiative, has officially launched Bank on INT!, a paid internship program aimed at connecting business students with local banks. The program was introduced during a Memorandum of Understanding…
Read MoreAs the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to new water supplies to sustain growth
Photo above: An aerial view of the Tres Lagos neighborhood in McAllen on May 12. Developed by Rhodes Enterprises, the community includes thousands of homes, restaurants and the McAllen campus of Texas A&M. Credit: Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to…
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