Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg’s Cool City Celebration Set For Saturday, Promotes Sustainability, Community Awareness
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will host its annual Cool City Celebration on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Promenade Amphitheatre, 201 W. McIntyre St. The free, family-friendly event is designed to raise awareness about Earth Day, Arbor Day, National Community Development Week, and Stormwater Awareness…
Read MoreECISD Enrollment Numbers Show 1.7% Drop, But Most Transfers From Other Districts In Region: 1,897
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – Edinburg CISD saw a modest year-over-year drop in student enrollment, but district leaders say strong retention and internal mobility reflect continued confidence in ECISD schools. The data also shows that Edinburg CISD has enrolled 1,898 from outside the district, the highest in the Valley. During the April 8th school board…
Read MoreEva Leon Appointed New Principal At Economedes High School
By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Evangelina “Eva” Leon, PhD, currently Dean of Instruction at Economedes High School, was named as the new principal at that high school at last night’s Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees meeting. The position has been vacant since then-principal Jesus R. Mata retired from his position with the school district,…
Read MoreNational Democrats to target GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s South Texas district in 2026
Above: U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Edinburg, waves to supporters after declaring victory against Democratic opponent Michelle Vallejo at an election watch party in Edinburg on Nov. 5, 2024. Credit: Ben Lowy for The Texas Tribune By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune “National Democrats to target GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s South Texas district in…
Read MoreSiddons-Martin Emergency Group Opens New Facility in Edinburg’s Industrial Park
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Siddons-Martin Emergency Group has officially opened a new $1.9 million service facility in the Edinburg North Industrial Park, expanding the company’s operations in South Texas and relocating from its previous site in Pharr. The 12,000-square-foot building, located at 700 Independence Drive, was unveiled during a grand opening celebration on April…
Read MoreUTRGV’s Erin Easton participates in historic Antarctic research expedition
Above: Dr. Erin Easton, UTRGV assistant professor in the UTRGV School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences, participated in a historic Antarctic expedition aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too), becoming part of the first team to explore a newly exposed seafloor revealed by the recent calving of iceberg A-84. Pictured is Research Vessel Falkor…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board To Hire New Economedes High Principal At Tonight’s Meeting
EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees have an agenda item for tonight’s meeting that calls for the hiring of a new principal for Economedes High School. The Board meets at 6 pm at the district central office Board Room. No candidates have been announced publicly for the position. The position has been vacant…
Read MoreEdinburg Offers Bulky Item, Brush Collection Through April 15
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — City of Edinburg residents have until April 15 to take advantage of a citywide bulky item and brush collection effort. The drop-off program, available only to Edinburg residents, allows for the disposal of various household items at designated city locations. Roll-off containers are stationed at the Edinburg Recycling Center, located…
Read MoreCom. Ellie Torres Launches Mosquito Control Effort After Heavy Rains
Staff Report Edinburg TX — In the wake of recent heavy rainfall, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres has initiated vector control operations aimed at curbing mosquito populations and reducing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Beginning yesterday, Precinct 4 crews started to apply larvicide and conduct mosquito spraying in targeted areas, with a focus…
Read MoreAnnual Edinburg PD Report Highlights Some Crime Stats Down
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala shared the Police Department’s 2024 Annual Report. Ayala highlighted where crime went down along with areas where the city is still experiencing probles. “Overall, crime over the last four years has been decreasing,” Ayala told the Edinburg City Council during this week’s meeting. “Specifically, 19.5% when…
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