Edinburg EDC opens third round of business improvement grant program

March 19, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, small business grants, economic development, facade improvements Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation announced the launch of the third round of its Façade and Lot Improvement Program, with applications opening March…

Com. Torres cites women’s leadership program at foundation gala

March 17, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, women’s leadership, financial literacy, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 highlighted its partnership with the Heart, Mind, Money Foundation during the foundation’s scholarship gala on Thursday, Feb. 12,…

The Wealth Of Nations

March 16, 2026

Dr. M. Ray Perryman In a few months, we will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The importance of that monumental event to the world as we know it today…

Edinburg library launches Career Ready Series ahead of community job fair

March 16, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Workforce Development, Library Programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a four-part Career Ready Series beginning March 18 to help residents prepare for employment opportunities ahead of an…

STC to introduce new wastewater operator training program as part of new RGV initiative

March 11, 2026

Photo Caption: For the first time in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas College, the RGV Partnership, the North American Development (NAD) Bank and Trust for the Americas are joining forces to address and meet the demands of a shrinking water…

Venezuela

February 18, 2026

Dr. M. Ray PerrymanPe Despite a wealth of natural resources, Venezuela has been facing prolonged upheaval, punctuated by hyperinflation, corruption, and a resultant humanitarian crisis. Recent developments, including the US removal of Nicolas Maduro, offer hope for meaningful improvement, though…

Edinburg EDC to host workforce resources workshop March 5

February 17, 2026

McAllen News, Edinburg TX News, business workshop, workforce development Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (Edinburg EDC), in partnership with Workforce Solutions and the Texas Workforce Commission, will present the first session of its Boost Your Business: Lunch & Learn…

Edinburg EDC, UTRGV to host Kauffman FastTrac business training program

February 17, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, business development, entrepreneurship Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center, is accepting applications for the upcoming Kauffman FastTrac Program.…

STC Cybersecurity program introduces new associate degree in Artificial Intelligence

February 15, 2026

Photo Caption: STC is on the way to launching a first-of-its-kind Associate of Applied Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) created to meet a growing demand for AI-skilled workers in the region by 2026. Photo courtesy of STC Communications Joey Gomez, STC Communications…

Edinburg sales tax allocation rises 3.9% in February distribution

February 14, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, sales tax, Texas Comptroller Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg received $4,469,460.36 in local sales tax allocations for Decembrer 2025, a 3.90% increase compared with $4,301,670.77 in February 2024, according to data released by the Texas…