Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
From motherhood to EMT – Edinburg North grad empowers her life through college
Photo above: South Texas College student Jarecy Elizondo has returned to college to prove that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams, even after years of dedicating herself wholeheartedly to the unique needs of her autistic son. By Selene Rodriguez Edinburg TX, Oct. 12, 2023 — With determination to make a name for herself, South…
Read MoreJoin the squad! UTRGV announces arrival of university’s first drill team
By Amanda L. Alaniz EDINBURG, TEXAS – OCT. 12, 2023 – The UTRGV Spirit Program earlier this month announced the search for UTRGV students – current and future – to be part of the university’s inaugural Drill Team. The drill team is another part of UTRGV’s efforts to expand the UTRGV Spirit Program after students voted…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Takes First Place in Nationwide ‘Move With The Mayor’ Initiative
Edinburg, TX, Oct. 9, 2023 – We asked, and you delivered – the City of Edinburg got active! With over 43,000 minutes of physical activity logged across the community, the city took home first place in the Medium Company category in the 2023 ‘Move With The Mayor’ campaign, an initiative that aims to promote positive…
Read MoreEdinburg PD Investigating Alleged Road Rage Incident
Edinburg, TX, Oct. 9, 2023 – On Friday, October 6, 2023, shortly before noon, Edinburg PD received several calls for service in reference to a “road rage” incident near the intersection of 24th Ave and Schunior St. involving two vehicles, a gray Ford Escape, and a white Ford F-150. The incident then continued into the intersection…
Read MoreCelebrating life at Edinburg’s Day of the Dead Festival
Edinburg, TX, Oct. 9, 2023 – The City of Edinburg will host the 9th Annual “Los Muertos Bailan Festival & Block Party,” a pre-celebration of the Day of the Dead on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 5 – 11 p.m. This year’s celebration will be held on McIntyre St. from 8th St. to the Museum of South Texas History…
Read MoreSouth Texas ISD Decade of Top National Rankings
Edinburg TX, Sept. 28, 2023 – This week Niche released its 2024 Best Schools K-12 School & District Rankings, solidifying a decade of South Texas Independent School District (STISD) and its campuses ranking among the best in the state and nation in this poll. With an A+ overall grade, STISD ranked 2nd in Texas (out of 1,052…
Read MoreEdinburg’s SaludArte Celebration Promotes Arts, Wellness, and Belonging
Edinburg, TX, Sept. 27, 2023 – The City of Edinburg’s Library & Cultural Arts Divisions will present SaludArte a celebration of arts and wellness on Saturday, September 30, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard, 415 W. University Dr. This family-friendly event is free and open to all. The celebration begins with a yoga session followed by…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC continues significant growth in North Industrial Park with Nicho Produce’s Expansion
Company to add 50,000 sqf. cold storage Edinburg, TX, Sept. 26, 2023 – More progress is coming to Edinburg’s North Industrial Park. The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) announced a significant expansion by Nicho Produce, a local produce company. This development marks a significant milestone in Edinburg’s economic growth, bringing numerous job opportunities and reinforcing the…
Read MoreECISD Board To Approve Multiple Agreements With UTRGV At Tonight’s Meeting
Edinburg, Texas, Sept. 26, 2023 – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will meet tonight in a regular meeting with a routine agenda loaded with hiring new staff and with several agreements with UTRGV in addition to routine purchasing matters. The Board will consider four agreements with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).…
Read MoreOne-third of Texas foster care caseworkers left their jobs last year as the agency continued putting kids in hotels
Photo above — Turnover at the Texas Department of Family and Protective services has soared. Employees cite low pay and heavy caseloads as some of the reasons staffers are leaving. Credit: Lauren Witte/The Texas Tribune The Department of Family and Protective Services has increasingly relied on housing foster kids in hotels when it can’t find them a…
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