Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Dustin M. Sekula Library to Host Free Holly Jolly Winter Celebration Today at 6 pm!
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host its annual Holly Jolly Winter Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. The free event promises holiday fun for the entire family, including stories, games, arts and crafts, live performances, and photos with Santa. The event will also include a giveaway of free…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 408 Celebrates Renovations with County Support
Photo above: Hidalgo County Commissioner Ellie Torres, center, poses with members of American Legion Alfredo Gonzalez Post 408 celebrating the building renovations. Photo courtesy Hidalgo County. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The American Legion Alfredo Gonzalez Post 408 marked the completion of its building renovations and a newly constructed parking lot during a ceremony on…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Unveil Advanced 911 Technology Enhancing Emergency Response
Staff Report Edinburg, Texas — The Edinburg Police Department has launched new 911 technology aimed at improving emergency responses and communication with the public. In collaboration with RGV911, the department has equipped dispatchers with video-calling and multilingual text-translation tools. The video-calling feature enables dispatchers to access live footage from callers’ cameras during emergencies. This allows…
Read MoreA school voucher program in Texas is more likely than ever. Can lawmakers craft a bill they agree on?
Photo above: Gov. Greg Abbott addresses the Texas House during the Opening Day of the 88th Texas Legislature at the Texas Capitol. School vouchers will have strong support in the Texas Legislature next year but some opponents hope proponents will fail to agree on the details of the proposed program. Credit: Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune…
Read MoreTexas A&M Ranks First in Return on Investment Among Texas Public Universities
Staff Report COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University offers the highest return on investment (ROI) among Texas public universities, according to an analysis by the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP). The study, which assessed 53,000 degree and certificate programs nationwide, found that a Texas A&M bachelor’s degree delivers an average ROI of $861,725…
Read MoreEdinburg native unmasked as UTRGV Vaquero mascot, Fall 2024 graduates
Photo above: As the UTRGV Fall 2024 commencement celebrations came to an end on Saturday, Dec. 14, the mystery of the Vaquero mascot’s identity was unveiled. The Vaquero hat came off, and a graduation cap took its place for UTRGV bilingual education major Marco Morales. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy) By Amanda L. Alaniz, UTRGV…
Read MoreHidalgo County Deputy Fatally Shoots Suspect in Domestic Dispute IncidentStaff Report
Edinburg, Texas – A domestic dispute in rural Donna early Sunday morning escalated into a fatal officer-involved shooting, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 4000 block of Amelia Lane around 12:39 a.m. on Dec. 15 following reports of a domestic disturbance. As the responding patrol unit exited the residence, it…
Read MoreKen Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
Photo above: A patient prepares to take mifepristone, the first pill given in a medical abortion, on Jan. 13, 2023. Credit: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas TribuneDec. 13, 2024 “Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization…
Read MoreHidalgo County Courthouse Certified by Texas Jail Standards
Staff Report EDINBURG – The Texas Commission on Jail Standards has certified the holding facilities in the new Hidalgo County Courthouse, affirming they meet the state’s minimum standards for jail construction and operation. The certification marks a critical milestone in the completion of one of the largest construction projects in Hidalgo County history, according to…
Read MoreDriver Transported After Single-Vehicle Rollover in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident this morning shortly before 8 a.m. on the 3600 block of N. 24th Avenue (Southbound Frontage). The sole occupant, a female driver, was transported to a local hospital with no major injuries reported. The cause of the accident is still…
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