Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Invites Public Input on Comprehensive Plan, Thursday, July 24 at 6 pm at City Hall
Image Credit: Created using DALL-E by OpenAI Staff Report EDINBURG, TX (July 24, 2024) — The City of Edinburg is seeking input from residents on its Comprehensive Plan, with a public meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Edinburg City Hall, located at 415 W University Dr., Edinburg,…
Read MoreAs the Rio Grande runs dry, Edinburg and other South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
Photo above: A crew works on upgrading pipes and valves at a North Alamo Water Supply Corporation water plant in Donna on Thursday. In order to increase the amount of water the plant is able to distribute, pipes were upgraded, replaced and connected to the plant’s existing facility with the newly expanded infrastructure. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas…
Read MoreSTC apprenticeships transform South Texas workforce
Photo Caption: Left to pick up the pieces after her father’s passing due to COVID, Noble Texas Builders Risk Management manager Diana Gonzalez (top) attributes career growth to apprenticeship programs available at South Texas College. Photo: Courtesy South Texas College. Joey Gomez, South Texas College Communications Not more than two years ago, Diana Gonzalez said she was…
Read MoreLeadership Edinburg Invites Applicants for Class XXXVI
EDINBURG, TX (July 17, 2024) — The Leadership Edinburg (LE) steering committee is now accepting applications for LE Class XXXVI. This program offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and managers to develop essential skills that contribute to the growth and success of their organizations. Leadership Edinburg is a continuing education program that allows participants to…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for New Board Members
Photo above: Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 2023-2024. Photo courtesy of Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. From Staff Reports EDINBURG, TX, July 17, 2024 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is inviting nominations for a new board member position, offering a significant opportunity for passionate business professionals to contribute to their community. “We are seeking dedicated individuals who…
Read MoreHome Affordability Worsens in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties as Prices Surge
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX, July 19, 2024 — Home affordability in Hidalgo and Cameron counties declined significantly in the second quarter of 2024. Median home prices in the Rio Grande Valley surged, aligning with national trends of rising home costs and high mortgage rates. According to the latest U.S. Home Affordability Report from ATTOM,…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber unveils downtown art installation, aims to promote community and local business
By Maria Ruiz Edinburg Texas, July 16, 2024 — Downtown Edinburg is popping with color after an alleyway art installation debuted in early July. A few blocks from the Hidalgo County Courthouse, at 312 E. Cano St. in Edinburg, lies a picturesque scene with painted brick murals and intricate decor that provides an interactive photo…
Read MoreEdinburg Man Arraigned for Murder and Aggravated Assault
Staff Reports EDINBURG, TX – An Edinburg man was arraigned on charges of murder and aggravated assault following a fatal incident that began as a verbal altercation, authorities said. Luis Antonio Garza, 26, appeared before Justice of the Peace Charlie Espinoza on Monday, where he was charged with murder and aggravated assault. Espinoza set a $500,000…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Wins Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Excellence Award for Social Media Campaigns
Photo above: Edinburg Chamber of Commerce staff Ronnie Larralde, Executive Director; Nayeli Zenteno, Director of Marketing & Tourism; and Dulce Cortina, Director of Membership, attending the TCCE Annual Conference. By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas – July 8, 2024 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce (ECC) earned the coveted first place in the Texas Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreEdinburg Police to Host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Sessions at Local Starbucks
Staff Reports Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas – July 4, 2024 — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting community members to join them for coffee and conversation at two upcoming ‘Coffee with a Cop’ events this month. The initiative is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with residents and promote community policing. The first…
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