48-Hour Film Race winners end the night at South Texas International Film Festival

September 24, 2024

Photo above: At left, Sylvia Vera and her husband Samuel Leaños accept the Best 48-Hour Film on Saturday, September 14, 2024. At right, Edinburg Film Friendly winner Dalia Bouchée gives her acceptance speech at the Edinburg Arts Cultural Entertainment Center on Saturday,…

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Edinburg Chamber to Host Luncheon on Business Valuations

September 17, 2024

Staff Report The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host a Public Affairs Luncheon focusing on business and valuations on Sept. 19, 2024. The event, featuring representatives from the Hidalgo County Appraisal District, will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

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Climate, Complexity, and Capacity

September 17, 2024

Dr. M. Ray Perryman The Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico is one of the largest sources of oil and natural gas in the world and the primary reason that the US is now the leading country in production.…

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Shoppes at McColl Expanding in Edinburg, Bringing Jobs and New Businesses

September 7, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) and the City of Edinburg have announced the expansion of the Shoppes at McColl, a 12,300-square-foot shopping plaza located at 1816 S. McColl Rd. The expansion introduces a variety of…

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Leadership Program Seeks Aspiring Leaders; Recruitment Mixer Set For Aug. 28

August 14, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is inviting aspiring leaders to attend the Leadership Edinburg Program’s Recruitment Mixer for the 2025 class. Scheduled for August 28, 2024, the event will be held at the Edinburg Chamber…

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Leadership Edinburg Invites Applicants for Class XXXVI

July 19, 2024

EDINBURG, TX (July 17, 2024) — The Leadership Edinburg (LE) steering committee is now accepting applications for LE Class XXXVI. This program offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and managers to develop essential skills that contribute to the growth and…

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for New Board Members

July 19, 2024

Photo above: Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 2023-2024. Photo courtesy of Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. From Staff Reports EDINBURG, TX, July 17, 2024 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is inviting nominations for a new board member position, offering a significant opportunity…

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Home Affordability Worsens in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties as Prices Surge

July 19, 2024

By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX, July 19, 2024 — Home affordability in Hidalgo and Cameron counties declined significantly in the second quarter of 2024. Median home prices in the Rio Grande Valley surged, aligning with national trends of rising home…

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Edinburg Chamber unveils downtown art installation, aims to promote community and local business

July 16, 2024

By Maria Ruiz Edinburg Texas, July 16, 2024 — Downtown Edinburg is popping with color after an alleyway art installation debuted in early July.  A few blocks from the Hidalgo County Courthouse, at 312 E. Cano St. in Edinburg, lies…

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Edinburg Chamber Wins Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Excellence Award for Social Media Campaigns

July 8, 2024

Photo above: Edinburg Chamber of Commerce staff Ronnie Larralde, Executive Director; Nayeli Zenteno, Director of Marketing & Tourism; and Dulce Cortina, Director of Membership, attending the TCCE Annual Conference. By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas – July 8, 2024 — The Edinburg…

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