Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Rotary Club’s Bayou BrewFest 2023 Set For March 25th
Edinburg, TX, March 14, 2023 Feeding the hungry in the Rio Grande Valley and vaccinating children throughout the world against polio: these are but two of the many humanitarian projects supported by Rotary Clubs throughout the Valley. These and many other such projects will be funded by proceeds raised at the Edinburg Rotary Club’s Bayou…
Read MoreOne Dead, One Injured In Edinburg Car Accident
Edinburg, TX- March 13, 2023 On Sunday, March 12, 2023 Edinburg Police Department officers responded to the 4900 block of S. 25th Ave (Southbound Frontage Rd.) in reference to a single-vehicle major accident. Two women were ejected from the vehicle. Officers arrived at the scene and observed that two females had been ejected from the…
Read MoreEdinburg Teen Charged With Animal Cruelty
Edinburg, TX, March 13, 2023 Edinburg Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of Quail Ave. after receiving calls for service in reference to an animal complaint. The incident involved a juvenile male injuring an animal. Responding officers checked on the welfare of the pet and an initial report was taken while the juvenile…
Read MoreEdinburg PD Identify Dead Male
Edinburg TX – March 13, 2023 The Edinburg Police Department identified the deceased male found on Saturday. Mauro Garza, a 48-year-old resident of Edinburg, was identified as the deceased person reported on Saturday. The investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy is pending. On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at about 7:15 a.m., the Edinburg Police Department…
Read MoreMayor Garza’s Message: Empowering Today, Envisioning Tomorrow
Photo above: The Edinburg City Council at last night’s State of the City Address, from left, Johnny Garcia, Councilmember Place 3; Jason De Leon, Councilmember Place 2; Ramiro Garza Jr., Mayor; David White, Mayor Pro Tem; and Daniel ‘Dan’ Diaz, Councilmember Place 1. Edinburg TX, March 10, 2023 “Edinburg is about excellence, economic development, empowerment,…
Read MoreEdinburg Students Included In STC’s Annual Emerging Artists High School Exhibit
Photo above: The South Texas College Art Department recently partnered with area high schools to present the Annual Emerging Artists High School Exhibition. Students and parents attended the opening reception recently, where they were also able to tour the art department studios and meet STC instructors. By Clarissa Martinez, March 9, 2023 For many area high…
Read MoreBarbie Collection On Loan To Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library
Edinburg, TX – In honor of National Barbie Day, celebrated every year on March 9, local Barbie collector, Lidia Guerra, will be loaning a portion of her collection to be displayed at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library. . Guerra has a collection of over 100 Barbie dolls representing many holidays, cultures, careers, and nationalities.…
Read MoreEdinburg Entrepreneurship Bootcamp March 30th
EDINBURG, TX – Save the date! Workforce Solutions – Edinburg will be hosting an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. In order to participate, eligibility requirements must be met. This bootcamp will be taking place at the DHR Conference Center on Thursday, March 30th, 2023. More details coming soon, for those interested in participating, please contact [email protected].
Read MoreSTC Vocational Nursing Students Score Above National Average
Photo above: For Vanessa Sosa, a recent graduate from the South Texas College Vocational Nursing program, the pandemic was a lifetime opportunity to achieve her dream to be a nurse after 14 years of pushing school aside. STC’s Vocational Nursing recently celebrated a 90.9% pass rate on their national board licensure exams for 2022. The South…
Read MoreCity Commission To Review Annual Police Racial Profile Report
The Edinburg City Commission will review the Annual Police Racial Profile report as required by state law. The Commission will also consider appointing up to 16 residents to positions on various city boards. Prior to the regular City Council meet at 6 pm, the Council will hold a workshop at 5 pm to discuss a…
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