Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
County Seeks Public Input for Parks and Recreation Master Plan
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX — Edinburg and Hidalgo County residents are invited to take part in a focus group session to provide input on the update of the Hidalgo County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. These sessions are part of the county’s efforts to engage the community in planning and enhancing local recreational…
Read MoreSummer Nights return to MOSTHistory
By Pamela Morales, MOST History EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History presents Summer Nights showcasing the Rio Grande Valley from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 20, June 27, July 11 and July 18. Each night will focus on a different Rio Grande Valley county through family-friendly activities and puppet shows. Upon entrance,…
Read MoreEdinburg Garners Fourth All-America City Award
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX — The City of Edinburg was awarded the esteemed All-America City title for the fourth time, a significant achievement announced at a conference hosted by the National Civic League in Denver, Colorado, on June 9, 2024. “Winning our fourth All-America City Award is a remarkable honor that reflects the hard work, dedication,…
Read MoreThe Weekend Is Here!
Looking for something to do this weekend in Edinburg? Here’s a few ideas. FRIDAY, JUNE 7 6:00 PM — The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is set to kick off its 2024 Children’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) with a live interactive dinosaur show on Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at the Sekula Memorial Library. This…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Department Launches “Movies with a Cop” Series
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Police Department will start its new summer program called “Movies with a Cop” to build positive relationships between law enforcement and local residents. The Friday night events will off outdoor movies for families in a safe and enjoyable environment to gather and watch films. Each Friday at…
Read MoreSunday Speaker Series: History of School Walkouts in South Texas
Photo above: James Barrera, coordinator of the Mexican American Studies at South Texas College, will talk about the 1960s Chicano Student Walkouts in South Texas. Photo courtesy of James B. Barrera By Pamela Morales, Museum of South Texas History EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History welcomes James B. Barrera to present “‘We Want…
Read MoreGlobal Trade
Column by Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 3, 2024 Trade is essential to prosperity, and recent projections indicate that it’s likely to rise significantly in the future. Long-term economic growth in any area is not achieved by swapping things with fellow residents, but rather by what a community, state, or nation makes and sells outside…
Read MoreSTC tackles high wildfire risk with free training for local firefighters
Photo Above: South Texas College partnered with the Texas A&M Forest Service to offer a Wildland Fire Behavior class at no cost to local fire departments at STC’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr. Credit — STC Communications Selene Rodriguez, STC Communication Specialist Just a few months ago, Texas experienced the largest wildfire in…
Read MoreInteractive Dinosaur Show Kicks Off Edinburg Library Summer Reading Program
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX — The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is set to kick off its 2024 Children’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) with an engaging and interactive event. This year’s theme, “Your Adventure Begins at the Library,” promises a variety of exciting activities and adventures for children of all ages. The kickoff event will…
Read MoreWho Pays?
By Dr. M. Ray Perryman, May 28, 2024 In fiscal year 2023, the US government collected about $4.7 trillion in total revenue, with roughly half ($2.35 trillion) derived from the much-maligned personal income tax. We don’t have a detailed breakout yet, but the Tax Foundation recently released an analysis of individual income return statistics from…
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