Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Highlights Packed Schedule of Festivals and Events for 2025
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg has unveiled its 2025 lineup of festivals and events, offering a year-long calendar filled with cultural celebrations, sports competitions, and family-friendly activities. Touted as the “City of Festivals,” Edinburg will host events designed to showcase the community’s vibrant heritage, artistic talent, and diverse traditions. January The…
Read MoreEdinburg Firefighters Respond to Two Mobile Home Fires, One Man Charged with Arson
Photo above: Eliud Casas was charged with arson in the aftermath of a home fire. Photo: Edinburg PD. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Firefighters in Edinburg responded to two separate mobile home fires on Wednesday, with one incident resulting in an arson charge against a 36-year-old man. Both fires prompted quick action from emergency crews…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Cemetery Cleanup in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Juneteenth Committee and the UTRGV Center for Student Involvement, will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a community service event aimed at preserving a historic landmark. Volunteers are invited to participate in a cleanup effort at Restlawn Cemetery on Monday, Jan.…
Read MoreAmid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly
Photo Above: A sign for 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline number, is posted at a North Austin parking lot on Jan. 3, 2025. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas TribuneBy Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…
Read MoreSome Texas business leaders are apprehensive about Trump’s pledged deportations
Phot above: Construction workers building homes in San Antonio on Dec. 10, 2024. Credit: Scott Stephen Ball for The Texas Tribune By Alejandra Martinez, Alejandro Serrano, Berenice Garcia, Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune “Some Texas business leaders are apprehensive about Trump’s pledged deportations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan…
Read MoreMotorcyclist Killed in Thursday Night Crash in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – A 28-year-old motorcyclist died Thursday night following a collision with a metal light pole on the 2800 block of Larkspur Drive. The crash occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m., and Edinburg Police Department’s Traffic Division quickly responded to the scene. The rider, identified as Damion Hernandez, was transported to a local…
Read MoreFiesta Edinburg 2025 to Feature Grammy Winners La Mafia, Alicia Villarreal
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has announced a star-studded lineup for the 56th annual Fiesta Edinburg, set to take place from Feb. 27 to March 2, 2025, at Bert Ogden Arena. The festival will feature performances by Latin Grammy-winning artists La Mafia and Alicia Villarreal, alongside family-friendly attractions and activities.…
Read MoreNativity scene collection on display at MOSTHistory
Photo above: Two visitors to the Museum of South Texas History view part of the “Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Peña Nativity Scene Collection,” a spotlight exhibit displaying 120 nativity scenes until Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Pamela Morales, MOSTHistory Communications EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History will feature the “Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Peña Nativity Scene…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Arrest Two, Recover Stolen Items in Auto Theft Investigation
Photo above: Auto theft suspects, Edgar Olguin, left, Jonathan Moreno, were arrested this week by Edinburg Police in relation to multiple vehicle burglaries. Staff Report EDINBURG TX– The Edinburg Police Department recovered stolen items and made two arrests in connection with an ongoing auto theft investigation linked to multiple vehicle burglaries and thefts across the…
Read MoreFrom caregiver to advocate: Edinburg STISD, STC graduate is ready to make a difference
Sara Reyna, STC Communications South Texas College graduate Aimee Pequeño said she is ready to make a lasting impact on the world, thanks to her transformative journey at STC. Taking shape as a passionate advocate, Pequeño recently graduated with her Associate Degree on December 15, now ready to jump into advocacy for vulnerable populations. Born and raised in Weslaco, Pequeño said…
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