Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Mayor Garza’s Message: Empowering Today, Envisioning Tomorrow
Photo above: The Edinburg City Council at last night’s State of the City Address, from left, Johnny Garcia, Councilmember Place 3; Jason De Leon, Councilmember Place 2; Ramiro Garza Jr., Mayor; David White, Mayor Pro Tem; and Daniel ‘Dan’ Diaz, Councilmember Place 1. Edinburg TX, March 10, 2023 “Edinburg is about excellence, economic development, empowerment,…
Read MoreEdinburg Students Included In STC’s Annual Emerging Artists High School Exhibit
Photo above: The South Texas College Art Department recently partnered with area high schools to present the Annual Emerging Artists High School Exhibition. Students and parents attended the opening reception recently, where they were also able to tour the art department studios and meet STC instructors. By Clarissa Martinez, March 9, 2023 For many area high…
Read MoreBarbie Collection On Loan To Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library
Edinburg, TX – In honor of National Barbie Day, celebrated every year on March 9, local Barbie collector, Lidia Guerra, will be loaning a portion of her collection to be displayed at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library. . Guerra has a collection of over 100 Barbie dolls representing many holidays, cultures, careers, and nationalities.…
Read MoreEdinburg Entrepreneurship Bootcamp March 30th
EDINBURG, TX – Save the date! Workforce Solutions – Edinburg will be hosting an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. In order to participate, eligibility requirements must be met. This bootcamp will be taking place at the DHR Conference Center on Thursday, March 30th, 2023. More details coming soon, for those interested in participating, please contact [email protected].
Read MoreSTC Vocational Nursing Students Score Above National Average
Photo above: For Vanessa Sosa, a recent graduate from the South Texas College Vocational Nursing program, the pandemic was a lifetime opportunity to achieve her dream to be a nurse after 14 years of pushing school aside. STC’s Vocational Nursing recently celebrated a 90.9% pass rate on their national board licensure exams for 2022. The South…
Read MoreCity Commission To Review Annual Police Racial Profile Report
The Edinburg City Commission will review the Annual Police Racial Profile report as required by state law. The Commission will also consider appointing up to 16 residents to positions on various city boards. Prior to the regular City Council meet at 6 pm, the Council will hold a workshop at 5 pm to discuss a…
Read MoreECISD Board To Hold Emergency Meeting Today At Noon
The ECISD Board of Trustees called an emergency Board meeting today, Friday, March 3rd, to discuss Bus safety Protocol, Procedures and Bus Driver Training. The meeting will address the investigation into an incident that occurred at Hargill Elementary School on March 2, 2023. The meeting will be held at Edinburg CISD Central Office Board Room.…
Read MoreCity To Present Grupo Frontera Proclamation Today In Edinburg
The Music Friendly City, City of Edinburg, will present a proclamation in honor of acclaimed Grupo Frontera on March 1, 2023, at 8 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, the city’s newest venue for arts and music in the heart of downtown Edinburg. The city invites media partners and residents to attend when city leaders…
Read MoreDistrict Clerk Warns Public To Beware Of Jury Scams
Photo above: A fraudulent jury summons that is being sent out to Hidalgo County residents in an attempt to scam residents. Edinburg, TX — March 1, 2023 Laura Hinojosa, Hidalgo County District Clerk, warns citizens to remain vigilant of any jury scammers who continue to target citizens with false jury service claims and threatening arrest…
Read MoreEdinburg leaders push legislative agenda during RGV Day at the Capitol
Photo above: Edinburg City leaders at the Texas State Capital for RGV Day at the Capital. Austin, TX- One region, one voice. That was the prevailing theme on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 when the City of Edinburg joined a host of Rio Grande Valley cities for ‘RGV Day at the Capitol.’ It was the perfect opportunity to…
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