Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Police to Host Drug Take Back Day for Safe Medication Disposal
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, offering the public a safe and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edinburg Police Department, located at 1702…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board Takes Action To Fix Sewer Back-up Issues At Canterbury After Recent Rains
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees took action at last night’s board meeting to prevent future episodes where sewer flow backs up at Canterbury Elementary. The action was spurred by an incident after recent heavy rains in the region. During a presentation by Julie Perez, the district’s Director of Maintenance…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber to Host Kentucky Derby-Themed Fundraiser at Historic Depot
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, offering an afternoon of Southern flair, food and networking at the historic Southern Pacific Depot. The event, titled Kentucky Derby at the Depot, will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 602 W.…
Read MoreAdult Sports Leagues Open for Registration in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for its adult athletics leagues, offering a range of sports including volleyball, basketball and softball. Registration runs from April 21 through May 23. Leagues available this season include women’s and co-ed volleyball ($250), women’s and men’s basketball ($300), and…
Read MoreEdinburg World Birding Center Hosts Weeklong Earth Day Activities
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center is celebrating Earth Week with a series of hands-on activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and community engagement. Events run April 21–25 and will be held at the center, located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. The week kicks off Sunday, April 21, with “Read,…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Tire Collection Event April 26
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Solid Waste Management Department will host its annual Road to Recycling Tire Collection event on Saturday, April 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering residents an opportunity to properly dispose of used tires at no cost. Tires can be dropped off at any of the…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Arrest Four in 2 Separate Auto Theft Cases; Stolen Gun and Vehicle Recovered
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg police arrested four suspects in two unrelated auto theft cases over the weekend, recovering a stolen firearm and a Jeep Gladiator with the assistance of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Combined Auto Theft Task Force and federal agencies. In the first case, officers responded around 3:42 a.m. Sunday, April 20,…
Read MoreEdinburg Library to Host Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros Celebration April 26
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host its annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros(Children’s Day/Book Day) celebration on Saturday, April 26, at 6 p.m., highlighting children, culture, and literacy. The free community event will take place at the library, located at 1906 S. Closner Blvd., and will…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Investigate Student Assault at IDEA Public Schools Campus
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is investigating an assault involving two juvenile students that occurred during school hours on Tuesday, April 15, at an IDEA Public Schools campus. According to authorities, the incident involved a male student who physically assaulted another student. The juvenile suspect has since been taken into custody…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host ‘Senior De Mayo’ Celebration on May 2
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual “Senior De Mayo” celebration on Thursday, May 2, 2025, offering a festive afternoon of activities for residents ages 50 and older. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the El Tule Center, located…
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