Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Police Investigate Shooting Incident Stemming from Road Rage
Edinburg, TX, November 14, 2024 — Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a shooting incident on Tuesday, November 14, 2024, shortly before 2 p.m. The incident occurred in the 100 block of N. I-69C and was reported to 911 as shots fired. The investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from a road rage encounter. The…
Read MoreSwearing-in ceremony to be held in Edinburg
Two councilmembers and municipal judge take oath of office Edinburg, TX, Nov. 14, 2023 – The City of Edinburg cordially invites the public and media to join a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, November 16, 2023, at 6 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Edinburg City Council Chambers, 415 W. University Drive. After the official…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber of Commerce Partners with American Express for Small Business Saturday
Edinburg, TX, November 25, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced a collaboration with American Express for Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2023. The partnership seeks to support the local business community during the holiday season. On the designated day, shoppers in Edinburg are encouraged to actively participate in the nationally recognized “Shop Small”…
Read MoreFamily Fortunes
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, November 08, 2023 Every three years, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System releases results of the Survey of Consumer Finances. The Survey looks at family income, net worth, debt, and other indicators of the financial health of US families. The most recent report covers the interesting time period…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board Officers To Be Elected This Week
Edinburg Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 — The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will elect new officers at this week’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday evening. As part of its annual duties, the Board will select a President, Vice President and Secretary. The current officers are President Carmen Gonzalez (Pl. 6), Vice-President Xavier Salinas (Place 5)…
Read MoreAuto-Pedestrian Accident Claims Life of Edinburg Resident
Edinburg, TX – November 11, 2023 — In na incident on Saturday evening, tragedy struck in Edinburg as an auto-pedestrian accident claimed the life of 78-year-old Juan Solis. The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of E. University. Edinburg Police Department officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of the…
Read MoreUTRGV Chess Team logs another national title, as 2023 US National Collegiate Rapid Chess co-champions
Photo of UTRGV Chess Team 2023 (UTRGV Photo by David Pike) By Amanda L. Alaniz Edinburg Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 – It’s another checkmate for UTRGV’s three-time national champion chess team, which just brought home a national win as the 2023 U.S. National Collegiate Rapid Chess Champions. The championship, held Sunday, Oct. 29, was played online…
Read MoreEdinburg boil water notice lifted for West University area
Edinburg, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 — The City of Edinburg Utilities Department issued a boil water notice on Wednesday, Nov. 9, for the residents and businesses located within West University Dr. (SH 107), specifically the north side between Jackson Road and Mon Mack Road, in response to a recent water leak incident. After testing the water to…
Read MoreAn Evening of Melodies and Verses at the Edinburg Library
Edinburg, TX, Nov. 8, 2023 – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library invites the public to a poetry and music event scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 2023, starting at 6 p.m. Local poets and musicians will share their latest written words. Local author and well-known poet Julieta Corpus will be the MC for the evening. Corpus…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg issues boil water notice for West University area
Edinburg, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 — The City of Edinburg Utilities Department has issued a boil water notice for the residents and businesses located within West University Dr. (SH 107), specifically the north side between Jackson Road and Mon Mack Road. This notice is in response to a recent water leak incident that occurred around 10 p.m. last…
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