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Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them.
A voter registration card in 2022. The deadline to register to vote in this year’s elections is Oct. 7. Credit: May-Ying Lam for The Texas Tribune By María Méndez, The Texas TribuneSept. 16, 2024 “Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them.” was first published by The Texas…
Read MoreNuestra Herencia Dance Concert Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthStaff Report
Staff Report EDINBURG — The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Department will present the Nuestra Herencia dance concert on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, located at 200 N. 7th Ave. The event will feature Edinburg’s Conceptos Dance Ensemble alongside guest performances from the ECISD Johnny G. Economedes High School Grupo Folklorico…
Read MoreMuseum of South Texas History to Open Meteorite Exhibit, “The Shooting Star of Starr County”
Staff Report EDINBURG – The Museum of South Texas History will unveil a new exhibit, “The Shooting Star of Starr County: An Out of this World Discovery,” on Friday, Sept. 20, in the Cell Block Gallery of the historic 1910 Jail building. The exhibit will highlight the meteorites that fell near El Sauz, Texas, earlier…
Read MoreShoppes at McColl Expanding in Edinburg, Bringing Jobs and New Businesses
Staff Report EDINBURG – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) and the City of Edinburg have announced the expansion of the Shoppes at McColl, a 12,300-square-foot shopping plaza located at 1816 S. McColl Rd. The expansion introduces a variety of retail and service options to the community, further boosting Edinburg’s local economy. The Shoppes at…
Read MoreHidalgo County DA Partners with Border Patrol, Schools to Launch Program for At-Risk Youth
Staff Report EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios has teamed up with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s McAllen Border Patrol Station, Region One Education Service Center, the 449th District Court, the Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Department, and Hidalgo ISD to introduce a new initiative aimed at supporting at-risk youth. The program,…
Read MoreSouth Texas International Film Festival Announces Annual 48-Hour Film Race for 2024
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) is set to launch its 2024 48-Hour Film Race, beginning on Friday, August 30 at 6 p.m. The event invites filmmakers from Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy, and Cameron Counties to compete in a high-energy challenge to create a short film within 48 hours. The…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host 4th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Run/Walk
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg will hold its 4th Annual 9/11 Patriot Day of Remembrance 5K Memorial Run/Walk on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in honor of the sacrifices made by first responders on September 11, 2001. The event, commemorating the heroes who perished in the attacks, will start and finish at…
Read MoreLeadership Program Seeks Aspiring Leaders; Recruitment Mixer Set For Aug. 28
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is inviting aspiring leaders to attend the Leadership Edinburg Program’s Recruitment Mixer for the 2025 class. Scheduled for August 28, 2024, the event will be held at the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, located at 602 W. University Dr. The Leadership Edinburg program, which boasts over…
Read MoreHidalgo Sheriff Use of Willacy County Regional Detention Facility Approved for Full Operation
Staff Report Edinburg, Texas – The Texas Commission on Jail Standards Occupancy Inspection approved the Willacy County Regional Detention Facility (WCRDF) for full operation under the management of La Salle Corrections. The facility met all state inspections and obtained the necessary certifications to begin regular operations on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreEdinburg Council Cuts Proposed Charter Amendment to End Term Limits
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg City Council last week removed a controversial proposal from a list of potential charter amendments. The proposal to eliminate term limits for council members was cut after significant opposition from community members during a council meeting. Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. explained that the Edinburg City Council established a…
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