Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Parks and Recreation to Host Community Garage Sale Aug. 22
Edinburg, Parks and Recreation, community garage sale, Recreation Center, vendors Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 315 Mark S. Peña Dr. Admission is free. Vendor registration is free…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Hiring for Multiple Positions
Edinburg, City of Edinburg, hiring, employment, Building Maintenance Assistant, Children’s Supervisor, Groundskeeper, Mechanic, Wastewater Maintenance Technician Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg is currently hiring for several positions, including Building Maintenance Assistant, Children’s Supervisor, Groundskeeper, Mechanic, and Wastewater Maintenance Technician. A full list of current employment opportunities is available at cityofedinburg.applicantpro.com/jobs or cityofedinburg.com.…
Read MoreNightly Direct Connector Closures Planned at I-2/I-69C Interchange Aug. 2-7
Hidalgo County, I-2, I-69C, interchange, road closure, TxDOT, traffic, Harlingen, McAllen, Edinburg Staff Report Edinburg TX – Nightly closures of direct connectors at the I-2/I-69C Interchange are scheduled Aug. 2-7, 2026, to allow crews to install directional signs. Only one direct connector will be closed at a time. The closure schedule is as follows: For more…
Read MoreDustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Announces August Children’s Programs
Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, children’s programs, Toddler Time, Pre-School Story Time, Homeschool Hour, Creature Club, Art Club, Sensory Sunday, Inside Out, Library and Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its August 2026 children’s programming schedule, featuring weekly activities for toddlers through school-age children at no…
Read MoreEdinburg Cultural Arts Announces Missoula Children’s Theatre “Red Truck Tour”
Edinburg, Missoula Children’s Theatre, Beauty Lou and the Country Beast, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, Edinburg Arts Foundation, youth theater, theatre workshops, auditions Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department, in partnership with the Edinburg Arts Foundation, will host the Missoula Children’s Theatre Red Truck Tour production of “Beauty Lou…
Read MoreSouth Texas Republican builders warn of voter backlash in November if aggressive ICE tactics continue
Photo above: An aerial view of an apartment complex next to commercially zoned land for sale in McAllen on May 12, 2025. Michael Gonzales for The Texas Tribune. Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune Pharr TX — Leaders within the construction industry in South Texas delivered a clear message to lawmakers: Stop the mass deportation of…
Read MoreSTC Police Academy achieves historic 100% first-time pass rate after expanding across the Rio Grande Valley
Photo Caption: Following a recent expansion to meet the Rio Grande Valley’s growing demand for law enforcement professionals, 37 newly Texas-licensed peace officers made history for STC as cadets from all Police Academy cohorts achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the TCOLE licensing exam. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Following a recent…
Read MoreSTC Valley Promise helps student build future in cybersecurity
Photo Caption: For Matthew Castillo, starting college felt like stepping into the unknown. But thanks to South Texas College’s (STC) Valley Promise program, he found the guidance, support and confidence needed to begin building a future in one of today’s fastest growing industries. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Veronica Salinas, STC Communications For Matthew Castillo, starting college…
Read MoreEdinburg Cultural Arts Launches Mariachi Guitar Classes, New ACE Membership Program
Edinburg, Edinburg Cultural Arts Department, Edinburg Arts Foundation, ACE Center, Mariachi Guitar, Manuel Lopez, UTRGV Mariachi Aztlán, ACE Membership, music classes, studio access Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department has launched a new Mariachi Guitar class program and an ACE Membership Program at the Edinburg ACE Center, 315 W. McIntyre…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Department Investigating Indecency With a Child Case
Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a case involving multiple counts of indecency with a child following the arrest of a local pastor. On July 27, 2026, law enforcement officials arrested the suspect, identified as 49-year-old Jorge Gonzalez Martinez. The arrest was executed without incident. Martinez was identified as a…
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