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UTRGV ranks No. 4 nationally, No. 1 in Texas in Washington Monthly rankings
By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg TX – For the fourth consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been ranked No. 1 in Texas by Washington Monthly, while earning the No. 4 spot nationally in the magazine’s 2026 “Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars” ranking — recognition of universities…
Read MoreEdinburg ACE Center to Offer New Beginner Adult Workshops in September
Edinburg, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Arts Foundation, Studio Workshops, Dance Workshops Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg ACE Center, in partnership with the Edinburg Arts Foundation, will offer a lineup of beginner adult studio and dance workshops in September, featuring new instructors Gloria Reyes and Juan Vallejo. A Beginner Adult Folklórico Dance workshop, focused on…
Read MoreSekula Library Announces September Adult Program Lineup
Edinburg, Sekula Library, Adult Programs, Free Events Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has announced its September 2026 lineup of free adult programs. Dusty’s Crafters: Colorful Music Painting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. Tai Chi for Seniors, in partnership with Prairie View A&M University, will be held…
Read MoreTexas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday
Photo above: University Medical Center in Lubbock on April 6, 2025. Trace Thomas for The Texas Tribune By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune When the state’s new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in additional Medicaid funding. The shortfall is the result of a decision by the Trump…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Sets ‘Meet the Teacher’ Nights for Next Week, Sept. 7th, 8th and 10th
Edinburg, Edinburg CISD, Meet the Teacher, Back to School Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg CISD will hold Meet the Teacher events for the 2026-2027 school year across all campus levels. High school Meet the Teacher events will be held Monday, Sept. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Middle school events will be held Tuesday,…
Read MoreEdinburg City Council to Meet Sept. 1, Consider Alcohol Permit, Rezonings
Edinburg, City Council, Special Use Permit, Rezoning, Boulevard of Heroes, Azteca Milling Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 6 p.m., at City Hall Council Chambers, 415 West University Dr. City Highlights The council will note several upcoming city events, including the Boulevard of Heroes…
Read MoreHidalgo County Courthouse Closed Monday Following Vehicle Crash; Employees, Jurors and Public Not Allowed While Structural Damage is Assessed
Edinburg, Hidalgo County Courthouse, Edinburg Police Department, Vehicle Crash, Closner Boulevard Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Courthouse will be closed Monday, Aug. 31, after a vehicle crashed into the front entrance of the building, causing extensive damage to the entrance and front doors. At approximately 11:35 p.m., Edinburg Police and Fire departments responded…
Read MoreHidalgo County’s “Through the Storm with Sunny” Earns National Achievement Award
Edinburg, Hidalgo County Judge’s Office, NACo Achievement Award, Richard F. Cortez, Emergency Preparedness Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Judge’s Office’s “Through the Storm with Sunny” program has been recognized with a 2026 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties, which honors innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. Developed…
Read MoreOne year later: STC JagReconnect removes barriers, provides pathways to success
Photo Caption: The South Texas College JagReconnect Program, through the Office of Student Reengagement is celebrating its first-year successes, and the more than 450 students the program has helped return to college since its inception. Photo courtesy of STC Communications. Amanda Sotelo, STC Communications The South Texas College JagReconnect Program, through the Office of Student Reengagement…
Read MoreUPDATED with Corrections: Edinburg CISD Board Approves New Superintendent’s $335K Contract on 4-3 vote, Adopts Lower Tax Rate
This story was updated to correctly identify Board President Xavier Salinas and to note which trustees voted in favor and against the motion to approve the new superintendent’s contract. Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing and regular meeting Aug. 25, adopting a lower tax rate for the…
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