Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council on Tuesday approved the first phase of a parking ordinance aimed at easing congestion and restoring access for small businesses near the newly reopened courthouse. The new ordinance amends the city’s Code…
Read MoreStaff 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…
Read MoreArnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg City Council has advanced plans for a downtown parking garage, deciding to start negotiations with the top contractor and setting a firm budget limit of $6.2 million as part of the design-build process. “This…
Read MoreStaff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Executive Director. This role is integral to the EDC’s mission of fostering economic growth and development within the city. Key…
Read MoreStaff Report Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg City Council is set to review and potentially approve a $6.2 million downtown parking garage project at its meeting tonight. The project, aimed at improving accessibility and efficiency in the city’s core, would…
Read MoreStaff Report Edinburg TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a New Member Orientation on Friday, March 14, 2025, offering an opportunity for members to learn about available benefits and engagement opportunities. The orientation will take place at…
Read MoreBy Dr. M. Ray Perryman The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the nation’s best-known framework for categorizing US higher education institutions into tiers based on various criteria. Of particular interest from an economic perspective are the designations…
Read MorePhoto above: The Edinburg EDC’s FLIP program will open for applications this coming Monday. Courtesy Edinburg EDC. Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) continues to bolster local businesses through its Façade and Lot Improvement Program (FLIP), offering…
Read MoreThe Perryman Group Releases Estimates of Total Economic Costs, March 05, 2025 Tariffs of 25% on virtually all goods imported from Mexico and Canada with the exception of Canadian energy products (which are scheduled to be 10%) were recently announced.…
Read MoreStaff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) have announced the construction of a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, set to bring new lodging options and employment opportunities to the area. The 70,065-square-foot facility, located at 700…
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