Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg to Host Expanded Texas Cook’Em BBQ Festival and Independence Day Celebration
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host one of the largest Independence Day events in South Texas with the return of Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg, set for Friday, July 4, 2025, at Ebony Hills Golf Course. The annual festival, which has become a regional Fourth of…
Read MoreHidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to Seek Third Term
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez announced that he will seek re-election in 2026, aiming for a third term in office. Cortez, who took office in 2019, pointed to his administration’s accomplishments over the past six years, including major infrastructure projects and financial improvements for the county. He emphasized that…
Read MoreEdinburg IT Director Named One of Nation’s Top 10 in City Government
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Daniel Vera, the City of Edinburg’s Director of Information Technology, has been named one of the Top 10 City Government IT Directors for 2025 by Government CIO Outlook, a national publication recognizing excellence in municipal technology leadership. Vera was honored for his innovative approach to digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service delivery.…
Read MoreEdinburg Teen Police Academy Opens Registration for Summer Sessions, Deadline June 10
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2025 Teen Police Academy, a hands-on summer program designed to introduce high school students to law enforcement careers and community safety practices. Open to Edinburg residents ages 14 to 17, the free academy offers two sessions: June 16–20 and June…
Read MoreTODAY: Sekula Library to Launch Summer Reading Program with Family Art Fair
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will kick off its 2025 Summer Reading Program with a festive family event on Friday, June 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. The kickoff party will feature an art fair with colorful arts and crafts, games, and hands-on…
Read MoreTONIGHT: Edinburg Fire Department to Host Sparky’s Bash to Kick Off Summer Break
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Fire Department is inviting families to celebrate the start of summer at “Sparky’s School Is Out Bash,” a free community event set for Thursday, June 5, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. The evening will feature games, moon jumps,…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host ‘Daddy & Me’ Pool Event in Celebration of Father’s Day
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual “Daddy & Me” event on Saturday, June 14, offering an evening of poolside fun for fathers and father figures. Scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Pool, located at 125 Mark S. Peña Drive,…
Read MoreEdinburg Honors 30 Students Committed to Military Academies, Service at Council Meeting
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council on Tuesday evening honored 30 graduating high school seniors for their commitment to serve in the United States Armed Forces, including three who earned prestigious appointments to U.S. service academies. During the June 3 meeting at City Hall, city leaders recognized students who have either enlisted…
Read MoreCORRECTION: Previous Story Referencing Review Of City Attorney Mistakenly Based On Agenda From Previous Year, Position Is Not Being Reviewed
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – My personal apologies to Edinburg city attorney Josephine Ramirez-Solis for an earlier version of this story that mistakenly made reference to today’s meeting but, unfortunately, I was reading the information from an agenda post last year. Her position is not on today’s agenda. That was my mistake and was not meant…
Read MoreEdinburg Unveils Summer 2025 Parks and Recreation Activity Guide
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg has released its Parks and Recreation Activity Guide for Summer 2025, offering residents a comprehensive look at dozens of programs designed to keep the community active, engaged, and entertained all season long. The guide features a wide variety of activities for all ages, including swimming lessons,…
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