Edinburg Alumna returns to STC to shape the next generation of sonographers

October 18, 2024

Photo Above: Nora Peña is wrapping up her first year as a full-time STC faculty member, embracing the opportunity to give back to the institution that launched her career in both Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Technology. Photo courtesy STC. Selene Rodriguez,…

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Edinburg Chef Lands Spot On Food Network Show

October 9, 2024

Photo: Chef Graham Campbell, who owns the Castlehill Bistro, appeared on the Food Network’s “Last Bite Hotel.” Photo courtesy of the Food Network. By Arnoldo Mata From the windswept coast of western Scotland, Oban is about a three-hour drive to…

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Governor Appoints Edinburg Business Owner Lozano to Lead Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority

October 6, 2024

Staff Report AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert L. Lozano as the presiding officer of the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority (HCRMA), with his term running until February 1, 2026. The HCRMA is tasked with developing and overseeing…

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Edinburg Police Rescue Two from Canal After Early Morning Crash

October 5, 2024

Photo above: Water drips from a vehicle pulled from a canal by a Edinburg rescue crews. Staff Report EDINBURG — Two people were pulled from a vehicle after it overturned in a canal early Saturday morning, leaving one in critical…

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Edinburg Police Arrest Two in Connection with Multiple Burglaries

October 4, 2024

Photo above: Burglary suspects, at left, Julio Miguel Fuentes, and Johnny Lee Moralez. Staff Report EDINBURG—Two Edinburg residents have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at local businesses, according to the Edinburg Police Department. The arrests follow…

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Edinburg Police Department Hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Events

October 4, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the community to join officers for a series of “Coffee with a Cop” events throughout October. These sessions are designed to strengthen relationships between police officers and residents in a…

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Edinburg Chamber to Host 2024 Installation and Awards Banquet, Accepting Nominations

October 4, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 13, celebrating a year of community achievements and leadership transitions. The banquet will honor Kelly Rivera Salazar, the outgoing President,…

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Edinburg to Celebrate Veterans with Parade, Concert

October 4, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG — The City of Edinburg will honor U.S. military veterans with a Veterans Day Parade and concert on Saturday, Nov. 2. The parade, set to begin at 10 a.m., will travel along Closner Boulevard, also known as…

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Mexican Immigrants Lead Entrepreneurial Growth in Edinburg Metro Area

October 4, 2024

Staff Report A new study by the American Immigration Council highlights the significant contributions of immigrants, particularly those of Mexican origin, to the Edinburg-McAllen-Mission metro area’s economy. Mexican immigrants account for 61.3% of local business owners, far surpassing their 26.8%…

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Raising Cane’s Partners with Edinburg CISD for Mariachi Program Fundraiser During Hispanic Heritage Month

October 3, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG – Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers partnered with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) to host a community fundraiser on Oct. 1, 2024, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event raised over $2,000 to support ECISD’s…

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