Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Call Center Hiring Event On Thursday In Edinburg
Workforce Solutions Edinburg Office will be hosting a hiring event for ContactPoint 360 on Thursday February 16th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The event will be held at the Edinburg Workforce Solutions Office at 2719 W. University Dr. in Edinburg, Applicants are urged to apply before attending the hiring event and bring updated resume. Online applications can be submitted at www.workintexas.com before attending…
Read MoreIn audio, high-ranking TEA official admits public school funds could drop with voucher-like programs
Photo above: Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Annapolis Christian Academy in Corpus Christi on Jan. 31, 2023, to discuss his support of voucher-like programs this Legislative session. A high-ranking official with the state’s education agency was secretly recorded asking a mother to help the governor advocate for voucher-like programs. The official acknowledged that school districts’…
Read MoreTexas A&M RGV Advanced Manufacturing Hub and Edinburg CISD sign agreement to train school district staff, teachers and students
Edinburg TX — Feb. 14, 2023 On Monday, Feb. 13, the Texas A&M RGV Advanced Manufacturing Hub and Edinburg CISD signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)at a signing ceremony in McAllen. As part of the new partnership, the Texas A&M Advanced Manufacturing Hub will provide training to students, school district staff and teachers in applied…
Read MoreHidalgo County Residents Asked To Take Part In Community Needs Survey
Date Available Until: March 3, 2023Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L8XG9H6EDINBURG, TX — February 14, 2023 Each year, Hidalgo County Urban County Program receives approximately $10.6 million in annual grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the following federal programs: -Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and-Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) In addition,…
Read MoreThe Edinburg Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Brenda Molina and Jorge Fuentes for earning the title of Ambassadors of the Month!
Edinburg TX — February 14, 2023 Edinburg Chamber ambassadors are dedicated individuals; however, Molina and Fuentes have shown tremendous support during all of its events and have supported membership growth. Molina has dedicated her time to the Edinburg Chamber and has helped bring in 3 new members to the organization. Molina joined the Ambassador program…
Read MoreFiesta Edinburg Parade Makes Return!
Edinburg, Texas – February 14, 2023 Get ready for a vibrant celebration of culture and community! The Fiesta Edinburg Parade is returning for its Fiesta Edinburg annual event and you’re invited to participate. The highly anticipated parade will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM Join the parade and show your support…
Read MoreEdinburg Municipal Court To Offer Amnesty Program
Residents Can Pay Outstanding Fines Without Additional Penalties Edinburg, TX — February 14, 2023 The Edinburg Municipal Court will offer residents a special gift beginning on Valentine’s Day. Municipal Court will be hosting an Amnesty Program beginning Tuesday, February 14 through Friday, March 31, 2023. Residents with an outstanding traffic citation or a Class C…
Read MoreJudge Cortez Presents Prosperity Task Force Activities To Texas Family Leadership Council
EDINBURG TX — February 14, 2023 In order to address the complex issue of poverty, Hidalgo County must create an environment in which people take care of one another, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez told a group of more than 40 child and family-focused organizations, community leaders and influencers from across the state on…
Read MoreWanted: Blood Donors Like You
Hidalgo County Precinct 4 will host a Blood Drive on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 12:30pm to 4:00pm at the Dispatch Room located at 1124 North “M” Road in Edinburg. All participants will receive a free gift and snacks for their donation. The blood drive will be conducted by Vitalant. The need for blood is constant…
Read MoreRomance Knocks ECISD Board Meeting Back One Day
EDINBURG, TX – February 13, 2023 The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Presumably, the meeting is being held in place of what would have been the regular meeting date, Tuesday, February 14, Valentine’s Day. While no explanation was provided when the agenda was posted…
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