Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
ECISD Superintendent’s Contract Up For Review
Edinburg TX — January 23, 2023 The contract for Edinburg CISD’s superintendent, Dr. Mario Salinas, will be on the agenda at Tuesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting. Listed as “Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Evaluation, Contract, and Compensation for Superintendent of Schools,” the item is set for discussion behind closed doors during the Board’s…
Read MoreEdinburg Inks Contract With MedCare Ambulance
Edinburg TX — January 18, 2023 The Edinburg City Council approved a contract with MedCare EMS for ambulance services within the City of Edinburg. The Council took the action during last night’s regularly scheduled meeting. The Council took the action after a lengthy executive session during which the board discussed a number of items. After…
Read MoreEdinburg Sets Legislative Priorities
Edinburg TX – January 18, 2023 The Edinburg City Council approved a resolution at last night’s regular meeting outlining its 2023 legislative priorities for the 88th State Legislature, which began on January 10, 2023 and ends on May 29, 2023. In preparation, the City solicited feedback regarding legislative priorities from the City Council, City Departments, and from…
Read MoreUTRGV SBDC To Host ‘Smart Start’ Webinar
EDINBURG, TX – Do you have a business idea? Are you interested in starting your own business? This webinar will provide you with the information and steps necessary for a smart start, plus get you ready for your one-to-one, business advisement session for ongoing assistance! This webinar is presented by the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support…
Read MoreART_oLoGy Painting Classes
EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg Library and Cultural Arts Department brings back its popular ART_oLoGy Classes starting January 2023 at the Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg. The ART_oLoGy program was created in 2015 with the everyday adult in mind. Artology is a fun class for adults focused on providing a supportive and fun environment…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club ‘Steak’ In Edinburg Fundraiser Set For Jan. 28th
EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Boys and Girls Club will kick off 2023 with its signature fundraiser of the year “Steak in Your Community” scheduled for January 28th, 2023 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The 14th Annual “Steak In Your Community” special event is the signature fundraiser of the year where five hundred civic…
Read MoreTexas Teens Embark On Quest To Shut Down Texas’ Last 5 Youth Prisons
Photo above: Members of the Finish the 5 Coalition march to the Texas Capitol on Jan. 10, 2023. The youth-led group gathered to advocate for closing youth prisons in Texas. Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune Spurred by reports of inhumane conditions at Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities, Austin-area teenagers are lobbying the Legislature…
Read MoreEdinburg To Tackle 8-liners, Mayor Pro-Tem Rules Tonight
Edinburg TX – January 17, 2023 The Edinburg City Commissioners will again address the emerging issue of 8-liners within the city limits. The issue has already come up earlier this month. This will the second reading of the proposed ordinance. In other business, the Commission will also update the rules for the appointment of the…
Read MoreEdinburg Airport Staff Honored as ‘Top 40 Under 40’ Winner By National Magazine
Photo above: Jarita Hernandez, center, is honored by the Edinburg City Council with proclamation for her selection as a “Top 40 Under 40” by Airport Business Magazine. Jarita ‘Rita’ Hernandez, an Administrative Assistant in Edinburg’s Department of Aviation, will be honored this week by the Edinburg City Commission for being selected as a 2022 recipient…
Read MoreWomen’s Dance Cardio Sessions Free In Edinburg
Join the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department for Women’s Dance Cardio from 7:20PM to 8:00PM tomorrow evening, Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive. The class is FREE and allows for 15 people per event, ages 16 years and up. Spots are limited. To register, call (956) 381-5631 or email [email protected]. We…
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