Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Cultural Arts to Hold Open Auditions for Conceptos Dance Ensemble
Edinburg, Conceptos Dance Ensemble, Edinburg Cultural Arts, Folklorico, Auditions Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg Cultural Arts will hold open auditions for the Conceptos Dance Ensemble on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m., at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. 7th Ave. The auditions are open to male and female dancers ages 18 to 25, according…
Read MoreWorld Birding Center to Celebrate Honey Bee Day Aug. 22
Edinburg, World Birding Center, Honey Bee Day, Family Activities Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center will celebrate Honey Bee Day on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with family-friendly bee-and-flower craft activities. The event is free with general admission, according to the center. Admission is $3 for adults, $2…
Read MoreEEDC to Host Workforce Resources, Inclusive Hiring Workshop Aug. 27
Edinburg, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, Workforce Solutions, Texas Workforce Commission, Boost Your Business Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will host a workshop on workforce resources and inclusive hiring practices on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., as part of its Boost Your Business Series. The event, held in…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Reports Financial Distress, Enrollment Decline, Projects $15 Million Budget Deficit for 2026-27
Edinburg, Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Budget Workshop, Adele Felix, Tax Rate, Enrollment Decline Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees held a budget workshop Aug. 18 in which district officials described the district’s financial situation as a structural deficit and financial distress, with a proposed budget deficit of $15 million for…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg to Hold 9/11 Ceremony, Honor Walk
Edinburg, 9/11 Honor Walk, Parks and Recreation, Remembrance Ceremony, Fire Station 1 Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will hold a 9/11 Ceremony and Honor Walk on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, starting and finishing at City of Edinburg Fire Station 1, 212 W. McIntyre St. A remembrance ceremony will begin at 8:45 a.m.,…
Read MoreEdinburg Municipal Court to Hold Outreach Docket Sept. 18
Edinburg, Municipal Court, Outreach Docket, El Tule Recreational Center Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Municipal Court will hold an Outreach Docket on Friday, Sept. 18, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at El Tule Recreational Center, 700 S. Veterans Blvd. Residents can visit the traveling courtroom to settle Class C misdemeanor fines or set…
Read MoreEdinburg Parks and Recreation to Host Community Garage Sale Aug. 22
Edinburg, Parks and Recreation, Community Garage Sale, Free Event Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg Parks and Recreation will host its Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 315 Mark S. Peña Dr. Admission is free for the public, according to the department. The first 40…
Read MoreEdinburg Fire Department to Host Citizens Fire Academy in September
Edinburg, Edinburg Fire Department, Citizens Fire Academy, Registration Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Fire Department is accepting registration for its Citizens Fire Academy, a free program offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at the department’s work, according to the department. The first class will run two weeks, meeting Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board to Discuss Proposed Tax Rate at Budget Workshop
Edinburg, Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Budget Workshop, Tax Rate Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The board will discuss the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate, according to the agenda. The meeting will also include…
Read MoreSekula Library to Offer Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes
Edinburg, Sekula Library, U.S. Citizenship, Uniendo Naciones Solo Por Servir, Civics, Exam Preparation Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer free U.S. citizenship exam preparation classes beginning in September, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Uniendo Naciones Solo Por Servir. The classes cover civics, U.S. history and exam tips, according…
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