Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg celebrates Juneteenth with community education
By Maria Ruiz Edinburg, Texas — On Saturday, June 15th, Edinburg celebrated its annual Juneteenth Jubilee, honoring past and future freedom for Black Texans, with guests highlighting local stories that will make their way to the classroom. “It’s important that we honor the resilience, courage, and strength of those who fought for freedom and equality…
Read MoreEdinburg now a four-time All-American City Award recipient
Photo above — Edinburg City Council and Mayor Ramiro Garza stand with National Civic League President Doug Linkhart after receiving a special proclamation for the All-American City Award on June 27, 2024. [Left to right: Councilmember Place 3 David Salazar Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem Daniel Diaz, National Civic League President Doug Linkhart , Mayor Ramiro Garza,…
Read MoreEdinburg Celebrates International Mud Day with ‘Oh My Mud!’ Event
Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas— The City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with the World Birding Center, invites the community to celebrate International Mud Day with the “Oh My Mud!” event on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants of all ages are encouraged to…
Read MoreDPS Offers Summer Safety Tips
By Texas Department of Public Safety Communications AUSTIN – As the heat continues across Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges everyone to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of extreme heat in order to have a safe, healthy summer. “We are in the heart…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg to Install Six New Turf Fields
Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg is set to install six new artificial turf baseball fields at Edinburg Municipal Park to enhance sports facilities for the community. A groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 2 of the Municipal Park Turf Field Project will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10 a.m. at 714…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Department Hosts Operation Chill for Local Kids On July 11
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting local children to beat the summer heat and enjoy a free Slurpee as part of their Operation Chill event. The event will take place on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stripes, located at 1210 E Monte Cristo Rd. Operation…
Read MoreSTC inspires Stanford University to implement Google IT certificate
Photo Caption: South Texas College Computer Information Technologies program has announced its partnership with Stanford University’s Office of Digital Education to begin utilizing a Google IT certificate program first established by CIT in 2020 to begin training community colleges in the San Francisco Bay area. Twelve Students from Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Department to Host Women’s Self-Defense Course July 1-3
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Police Department is set to host a Women’s Self-Defense Course from July 1 to July 3, aimed at empowering women with the knowledge and skills necessary to defend themselves in case of an attack. The three-day course will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Edinburg Training…
Read MoreThe 18th Annual Big Squeeze Showcase Finale Postponed to August 3, 2024
Staff Reports EDINBURG, Texas – June 22, 2024 — The 18th Annual Big Squeeze Showcase Finale, originally scheduled for June 22, 2024, at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, has been postponed until August 3, 2024, due to unforeseen circumstances. The highly anticipated event, organized by Texas Folklife, is a celebration of culture featuring a vibrant lineup of…
Read MoreCasey Donahew Kicks Off 2024 Edinburg Summer Concert Series
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – June 28, 2024 — The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts presents the Summer Concert Series 2024, featuring a lineup of exciting performances at the Promenade Park Amphitheater. The series kicks off on June 28 with a performance by Casey Donahew, followed by Sammy Arriaga on July 12, and concludes with Kevin…
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