Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
STC Holds Training For Suicide Prevention In Law Enforcement
Photo above: Michael Mata, Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network regional director, trained members of the local police on counseling peers who may be suffering from mental health issues at STC’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence – STC photo Selene Rodriguez – January 24, 2023 Texas leads the nation in the number of law enforcement officers who…
Read MoreSTC Named A “Top Texas Community College” For 2023
Photo above: South Texas College is starting this new year as one of the top community colleges in Texas for online and in-person learning. — Photo by STC Amanda Sotelo — January 24, 2023 South Texas College is starting this new year as one of the best community colleges in Texas for online and in-person…
Read MoreMoving Forward: UTRGV Chess Team advances to Final Four
Photo above: UTRGV Chess Team members compete at the 2023 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship this month. With 85 teams representing 44 universities, UTRGV earned a spot in the coveted Final Four of Chess: Team A placed third and Team B placed fourth. Team A will continue on to represent UTRGV in the Final Four. (Courtesy…
Read MoreJanuary 31st Is The Deadline for Paying Property Taxes
Edinburg, Texas – January 31, 2023, is the last day that 2022 taxes may be paid without penalties and interest. Mailed in payments are considered timely if postmarked by January 31, 2023. The Hidalgo County Tax Office business hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m. at the following locations: EDINBURG MAIN OFFICE 2804 S. Business…
Read MoreThe Legacy Of J.T. Canales And The Texas Rangers
EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History welcomes educator Juan Carmona to present during the Sunday Speaker Series, “Words from the 1919 Canales Commission on the Texas Rangers,” at 2 p.m. on Jan. 29. Carmona, accompanied by Donna High School students in the dual enrollment Mexican American Studies program, will share the legacy…
Read MoreFirst Edinburg Clergy-Police Partnership Class Graduates
Photo above: The first Edinburg Clergy-Police Partnership Class graduates are pictured above. Photo — by City of Edinburg. Edinburg TX – January 23, 2023 The Edinburg Police Department held a graduation ceremony for seven faith-based community leaders from the first-ever Edinburg Clergy And Police Partnership Program (E.C.A.P.P.). The Edinburg Clergy And Police Partnership Program is a…
Read MoreECISD Superintendent’s Contract Up For Review
Edinburg TX — January 23, 2023 The contract for Edinburg CISD’s superintendent, Dr. Mario Salinas, will be on the agenda at Tuesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting. Listed as “Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Evaluation, Contract, and Compensation for Superintendent of Schools,” the item is set for discussion behind closed doors during the Board’s…
Read MoreEdinburg Inks Contract With MedCare Ambulance
Edinburg TX — January 18, 2023 The Edinburg City Council approved a contract with MedCare EMS for ambulance services within the City of Edinburg. The Council took the action during last night’s regularly scheduled meeting. The Council took the action after a lengthy executive session during which the board discussed a number of items. After…
Read MoreEdinburg Sets Legislative Priorities
Edinburg TX – January 18, 2023 The Edinburg City Council approved a resolution at last night’s regular meeting outlining its 2023 legislative priorities for the 88th State Legislature, which began on January 10, 2023 and ends on May 29, 2023. In preparation, the City solicited feedback regarding legislative priorities from the City Council, City Departments, and from…
Read MoreUTRGV SBDC To Host ‘Smart Start’ Webinar
EDINBURG, TX – Do you have a business idea? Are you interested in starting your own business? This webinar will provide you with the information and steps necessary for a smart start, plus get you ready for your one-to-one, business advisement session for ongoing assistance! This webinar is presented by the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support…
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