Edinburg Chamber Launches Micro-Internship Program to Support Small Businesses

July 11, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the UTRGV Career Center, ENACTUS Student Organization, Vantage Bank, and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, is proud to announce the launch of a Micro-Internship Program aimed at…

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Edinburg EDC Head to Speak at Realtor® Power Hour Economic Panel

July 9, 2025

Staff Report MCALLEN TX – Raudel Garza, Executive Director of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will be the featured speaker at the Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS® Realtor® Power Hour on today, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Victor Perez, President and…

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Edinburg Airport Lands $10 Million Boost for Runway Expansion and Infrastructure Upgrades

June 26, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The South Texas International Airport in Edinburg will receive an additional $10 million in state funding following action by the 89th Texas Legislature, bringing the total state investment in the facility to $20 million over…

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Edinburg Reports Sales Tax Revenue Growth for March 2025

June 11, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg continues to experience economic growth, with sales tax revenue for March 2025 increasing by 4.2% compared to the same month in 2024, according to figures released by the Edinburg Economic Development…

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International Paper To Close Two Edinburg Facilities, Lay Off Over 130 Workers

May 20, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — International Paper Co. will close its two production facilities in Edinburg as part of a broader restructuring effort along the U.S.-Mexico border, resulting in significant local job losses. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining…

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Edinburg to Host Building Safety Outreach Event at Lowe’s on May 21

May 20, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg’s Building Safety Department will host a Building Safety Month Outreach Event on Wednesday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lowe’s Home Improvement, located at 2802 W. University Dr. The event will offer community members…

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Edinburg Launches Banking Internship Program to Connect UTRGV Students with Local Banks

May 17, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and the City of Edinburg 2040 Initiative, has officially launched Bank on INT!, a paid internship program aimed at…

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TODAY: Edinburg Chamber to Host Chamber Raid at Pollo Hut

May 12, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a Chamber Raid at Pollo Hut on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The event, located at 2613 S. Alamo Rd., aims to boost economic support for…

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South Texas ISD Earns Only ‘A’ Rating in RGV in 2023 TEA Rankings

May 1, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX — South Texas Independent School District (STISD) has been recognized once again as an ‘A’ rated district in the Texas Education Agency’s 2023 State Accountability Ratings, distinguishing it as the only district in the Rio Grande…

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Edinburg EDC’s FLIP Program Earns National Recognition for Revitalizing Local Businesses

April 30, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation’s (EEDC) Facade and Lot Improvement Program (FLIP) has been honored with a 2025 Economic Development Organization Award by Business Facilities magazine, recognizing its significant impact on local business revitalization and community development.​…

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