Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas
Photo above: A pickup pushes through flood waters in Livingston on May 2, 2024. Thousands fled their Southeast Texas homes as heavy rains saturated multiple counties. Credit: Drone Bros LLC. By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune, May 28, 2024 “Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas” was first published by The Texas…
Read MoreSouth Texas ISD to Offer Free Summer Meals for Community
Mercedes, TX — The South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will provide free breakfast and lunch meals to children 18 years old and younger, as well as enrolled students up to 21 years old with disabilities, from May 27 through June 27. Meals will be served dine-in only at the cafeterias of four STISD campuses.…
Read MoreScholarship to launch in memory of Edinburg North HS band director
Photo above: Chad Dempsey stands in a sunflower field outside of Alice, Texas, on July 24, 2022. Courtesy of the Dempsey family. By Maria Ruiz, May 24, 2024 Edinburg TX – A band scholarship for Edinburg North High School will launch this week to provide funds to four graduating seniors this spring. The Chad Dempsey Inspire…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Department to Launch Teen Police Academy
Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Police Department is set to introduce the ‘Edinburg Teen Police Academy,’ a new initiative designed to foster a positive relationship between city youth and law enforcement while sparking interest in careers in the field. The week-long program will offer participants hands-on experience with core police functions, including patrol, special operations, and…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Small Business Expo
Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation are set to host the Edinburg Small Business Expo on May 31, 2024. The event will be held at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo Del Prado, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The expo aims to…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Small Business Expo
Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation are set to host the Edinburg Small Business Expo on May 31, 2024. The event will be held at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo Del Prado, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The expo aims to attract…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Respond to Aggravated Robbery, Suspects Detained
Edinburg, TX — On Sunday, May 19, 2024, shortly after 6:30 p.m., officers from the Edinburg Police Department responded to a report of an aggravated robbery at 4420 W. University Dr. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who reported that while he was getting water, two unidentified males approached him and demanded his phone.…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host Community Garage Sale Saturday, May 25
Edinburg, TX — The City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department will hold a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Edinburg Park & Recreation Center located at 315 E. Mark S. Peña Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539. This family-friendly event offers…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Grants Administration Department Recognized for Vital Community Projects
Edinburg, TX — The City of Edinburg’s Grants Administration Department was recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its outstanding work on two critical projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The HUD San Antonio Field Office awarded Edinburg’s CDBG-CV Public Broadband Infrastructure Project 1st Place in…
Read MoreFormer Edinburg Chamber Board President Charged with DWI
Photo above – Mario Lizcano Jr was charged with DWI. Photo credit: Hidalgo County photo. Edinburg, TX — Mario Lizcano Jr., the former President of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Board, was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of driving while intoxicated. According to the Edinburg Police Department, officers observed a black Chevrolet Silverado stopped…
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