Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg residents raise concerns over development, taxes and water as council reviews strong audit
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Concerns about taxes, infrastructure, and environmental safety took center stage during the Edinburg City Council meeting on March 17, as residents voiced frustrations during public comments, while city officials highlighted strong financial performance and grappled with a controversial subdivision proposal. Subdivision proposal sparks debate, Council approves after executive session The…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC opens third round of business improvement grant program
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, small business grants, economic development, facade improvements Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation announced the launch of the third round of its Façade and Lot Improvement Program, with applications opening March 23, 2026. The program provides financial assistance to small businesses for exterior property improvements aimed…
Read MoreLeading by example: One STC student’s mission to inspire others with disabilities
Veronica Salinas, STC Communications For 26-year-old South Texas College student Neftali Medina, the road to higher education has been filled with self-doubt, long nights, moments of uncertainty and the quiet fear that maybe college was not meant for someone like him. But today, Medina stands as proof that it is. Living with a learning disability,…
Read MoreCom. Torres cites women’s leadership program at foundation gala
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, women’s leadership, financial literacy, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 highlighted its partnership with the Heart, Mind, Money Foundation during the foundation’s scholarship gala on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The event brought together community leaders, supporters and program participants, according to Precinct 4.…
Read MoreEdinburg library to host spring break programs for children and teens
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Library Events, Spring Break Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a week of activities for children and teens during its “Spring Break at the Library” program in March. The schedule includes educational presentations, movie screenings, storytime sessions and hands-on crafts designed to provide…
Read MoreEdinburg to host 5th Annual Dirty Duathlon at Doolittle Nature Park
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Parks and Recreation, Sports Event Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host the 5th Annual Dirty Duathlon on April 11 at Doolittle Nature Park. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will feature a multi-stage course designed for runners and cyclists.…
Read MoreIMAS to present “Aviary” exhibition celebrating bird-inspired art
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Arts and Culture, International Museum of Art and Science Staff Report The International Museum of Art and Science will host the traveling exhibition “Aviary” from March 21 through June 21, showcasing artwork inspired by birds and their presence in landscapes around the world. The exhibition will be included with general…
Read MoreThe Wealth Of Nations
Dr. M. Ray Perryman In a few months, we will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The importance of that monumental event to the world as we know it today was heightened by something else that occurred a few months earlier. March 9, 1776, saw…
Read MoreInspired by her son’s fight, STC student finds her calling in respiratory therapy
Photo Caption: After watching medical specialists care for her young son during a life-threatening crisis, STC student Andrea Flores knew she wanted to follow the same path. Now, just weeks away from entering the field, Flores hopes to help families facing the same uncertainty she once experienced. Photo courtesy Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications After watching medical…
Read MoreFederal funding approved for West Main Drain expansion project in Hidalgo County
Picture above: U. S. Representative Monica De La Cruz, center, worked with Hidalgo County Pct. 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres, right, and Raul Sesin, General Manager for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 , at left, to secure $5.5 million in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements to the West Main Drain. Photo courtesy Hidalgo County. Edinburg…
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