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UT Law School would offer distance-learning in the RGV for first-year law UT students under bill pre-filed by Rep. Terry Canales
In photo above, from left: The 10-member Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, meeting at the Texas Capitol on Thursday, November 10, 2022, include in this image Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock; Rep. Justin Holland, R-Heath; Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg; and Sen. Charles Schwertner, MD, R-Georgetown, Chair. The mission statement of this legislative body, which includes five senators…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Certifies Election Results, Elects New Board Leadership
Photo above — Miguel “Mike” Farias was elected president of the Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees at last Friday’s special called board meeting. Edinburg TX, November 21, 2022 — The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees elected new officers after canvassing and approving the votes from the November 8 school board election. Miguel “Mike” Farias, Place…
Read MorePay raises alone won’t solve staffing shortages in “nightmare” Texas youth prisons, ex-workers say
Photo above — Tiffany Jones, a former youth prison officer, cries outside her home in Manor when recalling the trauma she endured at the Giddings State School. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune, Nov. 17, 2022 “Pay raises alone won’t solve staffing shortages in “nightmare” Texas youth prisons, ex-workers say”…
Read MoreECISD Board Members To Be Sworn In On Friday At Noon
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was edited Nov. 17, 2022, 6:30 a.m., to reflect the correct day, Friday, Nov. 18, for the ECISD Board Meeting. The Edinburg CISD will hold a special called meeting on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, to canvass the votes for the Nov. 8, 2022 Trustee election and to swear in newly elected…
Read MoreEdinburg 2040 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Appointed
MYAC Volunteer Program to Develop Leadership Skills and Increase Civic Engagement Among Local Teens November 15, 2022 — The City of Edinburg announced the first-ever Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC). This seven-month program consists of 12 local high school juniors who desire to explore the field of public service and local government functions. The MYAC…
Read MoreEdinburg Rotary Funds A Reading Room
Picture above — Edinburg Rotary Clubs present a $2,500 donation to Edinburg Parks & Recreation to purchase new books (Photo by Edinburg Rotary). Edinburg, Tx — November 11, 2022 New adventures await members at the Edinburg Parks & Recreation this fall, as the restocked Edinburg Reading Room was unveiled. The room, sponsored by the Edinburg Rotary Club,…
Read MoreThe Long‑Term Outlook for the US Economy
Gazing out over the next few decades, I see at least three major challenges confronting the US economy. First, we have to overcome the consequences of the lingering effects of the pandemic, including getting inflation under control, dealing with the inevitable fallout that effort will involve, and working through ongoing supply chain disruptions. Second, we…
Read MoreAlley Theatre’s “Oskar’s Not So Simple Comeback” To Help Hidalgo County Children Deal With Learning Loss
EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez has arranged for a visit to several Hidalgo County schools from “Oskar’s Not So Simple Comeback,” a theatrical performance, by Houston’s Alley Theatre. The Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez understands the COVID-19 pandemic created a situation for students that caused a sudden need to…
Read MoreEdinburg PD Rescue 21 Immigrants At Stash House, Arrest One Person For Meth
Photo above — Alberto Dominguez was charged with possession of meth after Edinburg Police rescued 21 immigrants at a stash house. Edinburg Police officers rescued 21 undocumented immigrants over the weekend. One individual was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The incident began Saturday morning, November 12, at 3:30 am when police were dispatched…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Announces 2022 Man & Woman of the Year
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2022 Man and Woman of the Year are Estella G. Lopez and Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa. Please join us to honor them at the Chamber’s Annual Installation Banquet to be held on Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 P.M. at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. …
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