Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
ECISD 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…
Read MoreDemocrats Urging Edinburg Native, Tejano Star Bobby Pulido To Challenge De La Cruz in 2026 Congressional Race
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — According to Politico.com, Bobby Pulido, a Tejano music superstar and Edinburg native, is being heavily recruited by Democrats to challenge Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz in Texas’ 15th Congressional District. According to an article published on Tuesday in Politico, Pulido is expected to announce his candidacy after concluding his farewell music…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board to Address Key Personnel Positions, Legal Representation
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Board of Trustees will meet tonight, Jan. 14, to discuss a range of agenda items, including several personnel matters aimed at filling key positions across the district. The board will consider and potentially take action on the employment of the following individuals: The…
Read MoreLooking Ahead
I’ve been analyzing the Texas economy for more than four decades, including peering into the future to project growth patterns (I was very young when I started). I’ve recently taken yet another deep dive into the long-term outlook for the state, including which industries are likely to lead the way. Let’s take a quick look.…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Police to Crack Down on Illegal School Bus Passing
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg CISD Police Department will begin extra patrols to catch motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses, thanks to a $95,000 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The initiative, part of a High Visibility Enforcement Project, aims to enhance student safety on roadways. Police officers will…
Read MoreEdinburg Joins Challenge-RGV to Promote Health and Wellness
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg has partnered with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville and the City of Brownsville to bring The Challenge-RGV 2025, a weight-loss and healthy lifestyle program, to Hidalgo County residents. Now in its 16th season, The Challenge-RGV equips participants with tools and resources to make…
Read MoreTexas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Photo above: State representatives meet on the House floor at the state Capitol in Austin on Jan. 11, 2023. Credit: Evan L’Roy/The Texas Tribune By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune “Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media…
Read MoreBarricaded Suspect Arrested After Assault at Edinburg Apartment
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — A man was arrested Saturday evening after an argument escalated into a violent incident at an Edinburg apartment complex. Suspect was arraigned. Bond was set at $50,000. Officers with the Edinburg Police Department responded at approximately 6:39 p.m. to a report of an assault at an apartment in the 2500…
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