Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Looking Ahead
I’ve been analyzing the Texas economy for more than four decades, including peering into the future to project growth patterns (I was very young when I started). I’ve recently taken yet another deep dive into the long-term outlook for the state, including which industries are likely to lead the way. Let’s take a quick look.…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Police to Crack Down on Illegal School Bus Passing
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg CISD Police Department will begin extra patrols to catch motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses, thanks to a $95,000 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The initiative, part of a High Visibility Enforcement Project, aims to enhance student safety on roadways. Police officers will…
Read MoreEdinburg Joins Challenge-RGV to Promote Health and Wellness
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg has partnered with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville and the City of Brownsville to bring The Challenge-RGV 2025, a weight-loss and healthy lifestyle program, to Hidalgo County residents. Now in its 16th season, The Challenge-RGV equips participants with tools and resources to make…
Read MoreTexas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Photo above: State representatives meet on the House floor at the state Capitol in Austin on Jan. 11, 2023. Credit: Evan L’Roy/The Texas Tribune By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune “Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media…
Read MoreBarricaded Suspect Arrested After Assault at Edinburg Apartment
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — A man was arrested Saturday evening after an argument escalated into a violent incident at an Edinburg apartment complex. Suspect was arraigned. Bond was set at $50,000. Officers with the Edinburg Police Department responded at approximately 6:39 p.m. to a report of an assault at an apartment in the 2500…
Read MoreEdinburg to Debut New Turf Fields at Municipal Park
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg will celebrate the completion of six new state-of-the-art turf fields at Edinburg Municipal Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, showcasing fields 1-4, 7, 8, and 9, which now…
Read MoreCongresswoman De La Cruz Announces Edinburg Military Academy Nominees
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the Edinburg nominees for military service academies from Texas’s 15th Congressional District for the second session of the 118th Congress. The nominees were selected for their outstanding academic performance, leadership abilities, and commitment to serving the nation. “This year’s nominees exemplify the best…
Read MoreTODAY: City of Edinburg Hosts FAFSA Senior Night to Support College-Bound Students
Staff Report EDINBURG — The City of Edinburg, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) and Alfia Bilal, is hosting a FAFSA Senior Night to help high school seniors and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event will take place on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, from 5…
Read MoreEdinburg 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…
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