Heat Wave

August 1, 2023

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 1, 2023 Texas has thus far endured a heat wave of historic proportions in the summer of 2023. The higher-than-normal temperatures have created health issues for many residents and impacted quality of life for millions…

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Annual Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Is Aug. 11-13

July 31, 2023

Edinburg TX, July 31, 2023 — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13. State law exempts sales tax on…

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Cinnaholic – Edinburg Opening Today!

July 28, 2023

Plant-based cinnamon rolls and sweet treats hosting grand opening EDINBURG, TX (July 24, 2023) – Cinnaholic, one of the fastest growing plant-based concepts in the country, will open on Friday, July 28 in Edinburg, TX, the first Cinnaholic in the Rio…

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Invites Nominations for New Board Members

July 28, 2023

Edinburg, TX, July 28, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for a new board member to join the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate business professionals who are…

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UPDATED: 10-year old child dies, brings total to 4 deaths in head-on crash

July 28, 2023

Photo above: The vehicle driven by Sheng Li Jiang, an alleged drunk driver, in a two-car accident that resulted in the death of three persons. Photo credit: City of Edinburg. UPDATE: Edinburg Police today confirmed that the 10-year old girl…

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South Texas College raises minimum wage by $2

July 27, 2023

Photo above: Andrea Rojas a student working in the College Connections department at South Texas College’s Pecan Campus assists students with admission and enrollment support. Students like Rojas will be among those who will see their pay increase to $15 an…

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TOMORROW: Edinburg EDC, Chamber Host Informational Session on Low Interest Rate Business Loan Program

July 26, 2023

Edinburg TX, August 15, 2023 — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Edinburg Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce an upcoming informational session about the Interest Buy Down Program to be held tomorrow, Aug. 16, at Edinburg City…

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Edinburg Native Growing A Solar Empire Across Texas

July 19, 2023

By Amanda Sotelo Edinburg TX, July 18, 2023 — From South Texas College to owning a multi-million-dollar company that was recently recognized by Forbes, Joshua Moore credits the college for giving him the foundation he needed to a powerful career.…

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Working

July 18, 2023

July 12, 2023 The number of prime working age persons (those aged 25 to 54) in the United States has never been higher. Simultaneously, there are labor shortages and about 9.8 million job openings. Various factors have been blamed, including…

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Vackars gift $1 million to the UTRGV Department of Communication 

June 29, 2023

Photo above — Group photo at the press conference where Janet and Robert Vackar announce the Janet Ogden Vackar Spirit of Philanthropy Endowed Scholarship for students in the UTRGV College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the…

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