Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Fiesta Edinburg Offers BOGO Deal for La Mafia and Alicia Villarreal Concert
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Fiesta Edinburg is bringing an exciting lineup of musical performances, featuring Tejano legends La Mafia and Alicia Villarreal, with a special Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) ticket offer for fans. The concert, part of the annual Fiesta Edinburg Spring Festival, will take place at Bert Ogden Arena. Also performing is the band Cultura, adding to an unforgettable…
Read MoreFESTIBA 2025 to Spotlight Youth Talent at Annual Mariachi Festival
Photo above: The UTRGV Mariachi Festival, part of FESTIBA, will celebrate regional youth talent from Feb. 28 to March 1 at the Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. Highlights include vocal and group competitions for middle and high school students, featuring a special performance by Grammy-nominated José Hernández and Mariachi Sol de México. (UTRGV Archival Photo…
Read MoreECISD Reports Decline in Enrollment; Board Discusses Class Sizes and Staffing Challenges
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 — Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District’s total enrollment has dropped by 580 students compared to the same time last year, according to the district’s Day 117 Enrollment Comparison Report presented at last night’s board meeting. Freddy Martinez, director of PEIMS and pupil accounting, reported that as of Friday,…
Read MoreNew book on regional politics published by UTRGV political science faculty
College of Liberal Arts to host book talk event on Friday By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg, TX – The UTRGV College of Liberal Arts is hosting a book talk for the “Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider’s Perspective to Regional Politics,” a collaborative effort that highlights the expertise of its faculty.…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Recover Suspect Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Investigation
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department has recovered the vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that injured a 23-year-old man early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the incident at approximately 3:08 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the 5000 block of West State Highway 107. The suspect vehicle, initially described as…
Read MoreThe Potential Economic Impact of Sustained, Significant Tariffs on Imports from China
A 10% tariff on all imports from China recently took effect, with a higher levy of 25% on steel and aluminum. China is an important US trading partner, with 2024 imports of more than $438.9 billion and exports of $143.5 billion. Top imports include various types of consumer electronics, computer equipment, machinery, and toys. In…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Request Public’s Help Identifying Hit-and-Run Suspect
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a 23-year-old man early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the incident at approximately 3:08 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the 5000 block of West State Highway 107. According to police, the…
Read MoreEdinburg Police to Honor Officers at Annual Awards Ceremony; First Female Lieutenant to Be RecognizedStaff Report
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department will celebrate the achievements of its officers and staff during its Third Annual Police Department Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center, 315 W. McIntyre. The event will highlight acts of heroism, dedication,…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 408 Offers Scholarships to Class of 2025 Seniors
Starr Report Edinburg TX — The American Legion Alfredo Gonzalez Post 408 is offering a scholarship opportunity for high school seniors graduating in 2025. Applications are now being accepted, with a submission deadline of April 11, 2025. The scholarship aims to support local students in their pursuit of higher education. Graduating seniors interested in applying…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Steps Up Efforts to Reach Migrant Families Through Neighborhood Visits
Photo above: ECISD migrant students meet with staff to learn about different opportunities available to them at Edinburg schools. Photo courtesy ECISD. Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District is ramping up efforts to identify and support migrant students through direct neighborhood outreach as part of its Migrant Neighborhood Identification and…
Read More