Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Public Works Department receives distinguished safety award
Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg is proud to announce that the Public Works Department’s Real-Time Hydrological System (RTHS) has been selected for the 2023 Exceptional Performance Award for Safety by the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The department’s RTHS, an innovative flood management project, allows staff to access up-to-date information on…
Read MoreEdinburg Fire Chief Snyder inducted into Texas Emergency Management Hall of Fame
Edinburg, TX – An Edinburg hero has been honored. Last week, at the Texas Division of Emergency Management State Conference held in Fort Worth, the late Edinburg Fire Chief Shawn Snider was posthumously inducted into the esteemed Texas Emergency Management Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor recognizes Chief Snider’s unparalleled commitment, tireless work, and unwavering dedication…
Read MoreThe Museum of South Texas History will host the four-part Summer Saturdays at the Museum series featuring play money and fun prizes.
Photo above – Participants can “buy” entries with play money for a chance to win custom museum puzzle. Photo credit: MOSTHistory EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History presents Summer Saturdays at the Museum, an adventure through the Rio Grande Legacy exhibition, 1910 Jail and a makeshift store called La Bodega, from 11 a.m.…
Read MoreFeeling the Pinch!
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 1, 2023 Since 2013, the Federal Reserve has conducted an annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which seeks to measure the economic wellbeing of US households. In October 2022, 11,000 adults across the country were asked a variety of questions about their financial situations. Let’s examine some of…
Read MoreEdinburg World Birding Center celebrates Free Fishing Day with educational programming
Edinburg, Texas – The Edinburg World Birding Center (EWBC) announced its participation in Free Fishing Day, a statewide event in Texas, taking place on Saturday, June 3, 2023. As part of this celebration, the EWBC will be offering engaging programming within the World Birding Center to promote fishing education and provide participants with valuable skills…
Read MoreCars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
Photo above — Starting in 2025, many Texas drivers will no longer have to have their car inspected for safety. Credit: Ryan McCrimmon for The Texas Tribune By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune, June 1, 2023 Most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers…
Read MoreEdinburg North’s Keyshawn Garcia wins National Track Championship
Photo above — It wasn’t even close as Keyshawn Garcia too the national title in the 800 meter dash at the Running Lane Track Nationals in Huntsville, Alabama. EDINBURG TX May 30, 2023 –After claiming a State Title in the 800M Dash at the Texas 6A State Track Meet, Edinburg North’s Keyshawn Garcia was far…
Read MoreEdinburg North High School Brings Home Three State Gold Medals In Track and Field
Photo above — Keyshawn Garcia and San Juanita Leal pose with their coach Homer Martinez at Edinburg North High School. EDINBURG, TX May 30, 2023 –1995, was the last year Edinburg North High School saw a state championship track athlete. Now, close to 30 years later in the year 2023, they added not only one,…
Read MoreMayor Garza to host ‘Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast’
Edinburg, TX, May 30, 2023 – In an effort to emphasize the value of collaboration and faith in the City of Edinburg and across the Rio Grande Valley, Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. will host his first ‘Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast’ on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 9 a.m. at the Region One Education Service Center. The…
Read MoreArtist José Alaníz shares vault of comic strips published in Russia at MOST History
Photo courtesy of José Alaniz. The Museum of South Texas History will host an online Sunday Speaker Series presentation on Facebook Live May 28. This presentation will stream at 2 p.m. on the museum’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/mosthistory/live. Visit museum’s Facebook page or website for more details. EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History will…
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