Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg STC student aspires to make a difference in the RGV, follow her father’s footsteps
Photo Caption: Andrea Quintero, an Edinburg native and South Texas College student, carries a strong desire to follow in her father’s footsteps by becoming a respiratory therapist, determined to make a difference in the lives of those struggling to breathe. By Selene Rodriguez Edinburg Texas, Sept. 15, 2023 — Born and raised in the world of…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg secures FEMA SAFER Grant to enhance fire, emergency response capabilities
Edinburg, TX, Sept. 14, 2023 –The City of Edinburg is announcing its successful acquisition of the Fiscal Year 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, a crucial initiative offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This significant grant award, totaling $1,068,068.36, carries no local match requirement and is set to fortify…
Read MoreVela Grad among newest cohort to UTRGV Physician Assistant Career Track Early Assurance Program
Photo above — The UTRGV Department of Physician Assistant Studies has admitted the five newest members of the Physician Assistant Career Track. (UTRGV courtesy photo) By Victoria Brito Morales Edinburg Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 – The UTRGV Department of Physician Assistant Studies has admitted the five newest members of the Physician Assistant Career Track. Among the…
Read MoreThe High Economic Cost of the Opioid Crisis
By Dr. Ray Perryman, September 13, 2023 Opioid addiction and overdoses have devasted individuals, families, and communities across the state, nation, and world. The human costs of this health crisis are immeasurable and are the reason that aggressively attacking this crisis is a social and humanitarian imperative. At the same time, there are significant economic…
Read MoreEdinburg Selected as one of 18 ‘Arts for EveryBody Communities’
One Nation/One Project’s Arts for EveryBody will unveil audacious, participatory public art in collaboration with 18 small towns and big cities putting a spotlight on the proven health benefits of arts participation September 12, 2023 – Inspired by the 1936 Federal Theatre Project where 18 cities and towns presented their own interpretations of the anti-fascist play “It Can’t…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg To Open Jose Nieto and Consuelo Alfaro Robledo Center
Building features three basketball courts and a walking trail Edinburg, TX, September 12, 2023 – The City of Edinburg is set to unveil the new and improved Jose Nieto and Consuelo Alfaro Robledo Center, fondly known throughout the community as the El Tule Recreational Center, this Friday, September 15, 2023. The ribbon cutting for the…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Welcomes 29 Professionals to Leadership Edinburg Class XXXV
Edinburg Texas, September 12, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Edinburg Steering Committee is delighted to have welcomed Leadership Edinburg Class XXXV, a group of 29 exceptional individuals poised to take on a transformative leadership program. This year, the chamber is proud to introduce 29 outstanding class members who have demonstrated their…
Read MoreHidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez to Address Poverty Challenges at Public Affairs Breakfast
Edinburg Texas, September 12, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced that it will host the Prosperity Outlook on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. The event is a part of the chambers Public Affairs Initiative. During the event Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez will delve into vital insights, revealing how community…
Read MoreECISD Trustees To Discuss Allowing Unlicensed Religious Chaplains In Edinburg Schools
Edinburg, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 — Edinburg CISD Trustees will consider a resolution and take a recorded vote on whether to allow unlicensed chaplains to provide counseling services to students on campus. As required by Senate Bill 763, the Board will take the vote during today’s meeting. The Board will hold its regular meeting tonight starting…
Read MoreMetro Outlook
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, Sept. 12, 2023 Although there are clearly challenges facing the global economy, the outlook for Texas remains largely favorable. Looking within the state, projected growth across all the entire spectrum of diverse metropolitan areas is also positive, though the pace of expansion varies notably. Let’s take a quick look at some…
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