Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Letty Chavez Appointed Hidalgo County Auditor by Board of Judges
From Staff ReportsEdinburg, Texas, Dec. 18, 2023 — The Hidalgo County Board of Judges has officially named Letty Chavez as the new Hidalgo County Auditor, succeeding Interim County Auditor Linda Fong upon her retirement. The appointment, effective December 1, 2023, marks a significant step for Ms. Chavez, who had been serving as the First Assistant County…
Read MoreSTC Fire Academy Celebrates 20 New Graduates; Edinburg FD Staff Provide Support
Photo Above: To protect lives and aid those in need was the pledge made by twenty new South Texas College graduates as they celebrated their completion ceremony at STC’s Fire Academy, hosted at the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr. By Selene Rodriguez Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 18, 2023 — To protect lives and aid…
Read MoreUTRGV commemorates 50,000-graduate milestone at Fall 2023 commencement
Photo above: Nearly 3,000 UTRGV graduates walked the stage on Friday, Dec. 15, at the Brownsville campus to kickoff the Fall 2023 Commencement weekend for the university. During this commencement UTRGV surpasses 50,000 graduates to date since its first ceremonies in 2015. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike) By Victoria Brito Morales Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 18,…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Encourages Nominations for ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Recognition
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX – December 12, 2023 — As the ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Half-Marathon approaches on March 3, 2024, the City of Edinburg is reaching out to its community, urging residents to nominate individuals who have made a lasting impact on the city. The call for nominations is part of an initiative to recognize…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Names Former Board Member As New Athletic Director
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 15, 2023 —Oscar Salinas, a former Edinburg CISD Board member and current head coach and athletic director at La Feria High School, was named as the new ECISD as the incoming Athletic Director. Salinas was elected to the ECISD Board of Trustees Place 2 seat in 2014. He was…
Read MoreECISD Athletic Director Retiring, Board Considering Replacement This Thursday
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg Texas, Dec. 12, 2023 — Edinburg CISD Athletic Director Rogelio “Roy” Garza will be retiring after almost ten years in the position and more than 30 years in education. “It’s time,” Garza said of his announced retirement set for Jan. 31, 2024. The Edinburg Advocate will have an interview next week…
Read MoreLopez-Singleterry Officially Enters Race for Hidalgo County’s 476th District Court
From Staff Reports Hidalgo County Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 — Judge Nereida Lopez-Singleterry filed to run for the position of Judge of Hidalgo County’s 476th District Court. She formally filed the necessary paperwork with the Hidalgo County Democratic Party to secure her place on the ballot for the 2024 Democratic Primary. Having initially declared her candidacy…
Read MoreTexas superintendents say lack of school safety funding may lead to budget cuts
Photo above: An Austin Independent School District police vehicle parked outside of McCallum High School in Austin, on Dec. 28, 2012. Credit: Tamir Kalifa for The Texas Tribune By Maia Pandey, The Texas Tribune, Dec. 11, 2023 Public school administrators were well aware that the Texas House’s vote to block a school voucher program last month would…
Read MoreEdinburg Area Teachers Lead Nation in Purchasing Power, MoneyGeek Report Finds
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, December 11, 2023 — In a nation where many teachers struggle with low wages, the Edinburg area emerges as a place where educators have the highest purchasing power among teachers in various U.S. metropolitan areas. Texas cities took four of the top five spots. According to a recent report by personal…
Read MoreResults Unchanged After Edinburg Election Recount; 10-Vote Margin Affirmed
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 7, 2023 – The results of a recount of the Edinburg City Council election held on Nov. 7thshowed City Council member David White kept his seat with the same 10-vote margin from election day. At this week’s Edinburg City Council meeting, City Secretary Clarice Yvette Balderas reported on the…
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