Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Free Ballet Nepantla’s ‘Mística’ Performance Set for October 21 at UTRGV Performing Arts Center
Staff Report A unique dance performance, “Mística,” will take the stage at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Presented by Ballet Nepantla, the production blends traditional Mexican folklórico with contemporary dance, offering a tribute to ancestral heritage. The event is free to the community. Founded…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Introduce First Therapy Dog to Assist Officers, Community
Staff Report The Edinburg Police Department has introduced its first therapy dog, Domino, a 4-year-old male Poodle provided through the K9s For Warriors program. The organization partners with law enforcement and first responders to supply therapy dogs that assist with emotional support in the aftermath of traumatic events. Domino will help officers cope with stress…
Read MoreTexas prison system’s staffing crisis and outdated technology endanger guards and inmates
Photo above: Texas Department of Criminal Justice William G. McConnell Unit at Chase Field in Beeville in 2013. Credit: Jennifer Whitney for The Texas Tribune By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas TribuneOct. 1, 2024 “Texas prison system’s staffing crisis and outdated technology endanger guards and inmates” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization…
Read MoreEdinburg Officer Hospitalized After Collision with Suspected Drunk Driver
Staff Report An Edinburg police officer was hospitalized Sunday, September 29, 2024, following a collision with a driver suspected of being intoxicated, according to a city news release. The crash occurred shortly after noon at the intersection of 24th Avenue and Chapin Street. Authorities said the officer’s vehicle was struck on the driver’s side by…
Read MoreHidalgo County to Auction Merchandise, Jewelry, and Silver On Oct. 11, Open To Public
Photo above: Silver coins are among some of the items to be auctioned off. Staff Report Hidalgo County will hold a public auction featuring general merchandise, jewelry, silver, and other items on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. The auction will be conducted by Bond & Bond Auctioneers. Interested buyers can register at bondauctioneers.com or place…
Read MoreHidalgo County Health Department Earns National Recognition for Emergency Preparedness
Staff Report EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department has been nationally recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its excellence in public health emergency preparedness. The recognition comes through Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a partnership between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control and…
Read MoreFire Stoppers Festival Returns to Edinburg in October
Staff Report EDINBURG — The Fire Stoppers Festival is set to return for its 32nd year on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Edinburg Central Fire Station. The annual event, hosted by the Edinburg Fire Department, is free and open to the public. This year’s festival will feature a new…
Read MoreAward-winning Russian Pianist to Perform at UTRGV
Staff Report EDINBURG — Award-winning Russian pianist Tatiana Dorokhova, Silver Medalist and Audience Favorite of the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition, will perform at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Performing Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. as part of the Distinguished Artist Series. Dorokhova’s concert will showcase her technical mastery…
Read MoreHidalgo County Adopts $316 Million Budget Without Raising Tax Rate
Staff Report EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court approved a $316 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025 on Tuesday, while maintaining the current tax rate of 57.5 cents per $100 valuation. Despite keeping the rate steady, rising property values will result in a 6 percent increase in taxes for property owners. In addition to…
Read MoreRep. Castro Nominates 30 Latino Recordings for Library of Congress Preservation, Including Selena, Bobby Pulido, La Familia, Latin Breed
Staff Report WASHINGTON — Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) has announced his 2024 list of 30 Latino recordings nominated for preservation in the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. The annual nominations aim to spotlight the contributions of Latino artists to American culture, a group that remains underrepresented in the registry despite making up…
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