Edinburg Celebrates Turf Enhancement At Edinburg Municipal Park 

August 15, 2023

Edinburg, TX, August 15, 2023  –  Batter up! The City of Edinburg celebrated the ribbon cutting of the upgraded Municipal Park field turf in Edinburg just in time for the next sports season.  This enhancement was made possible through a $338,000 grant…

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Edinburg Council To Consider Creating A City Charter Review Committee At Tonight’s Meeting

August 15, 2023

Edinburg Texas, August 15, 2023 – The Edinburg City Council will consider adopting a resolution to creating a Charter Review Committee at tonight’s meeting. The City Council is also expected to approve a contract with a company to review the…

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Perryman Column: Keeping Things Moving

August 14, 2023

By Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 09, 2023 As you probably know, UPS and the Teamsters union have reached an agreement to narrowly avert a nationwide strike. This high-stakes standoff likely wasn’t nightly dinner table conversation for most of you,…

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Eminent Domain used to buy holdout land for Hike and Bike Trail  

August 11, 2023

By Jesus Beltran II Edinburg Texas, August 11, 2023 – The City of Edinburg will use eminent its domain powers to acquire land for the Edinburg/McAllen Hike and Bike Trail. The agenda for the July 31 Edinburg City Commission meeting…

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UPDATE: Additional Suspect Arrested In Night Club Shooting, One Still At Large

August 11, 2023

Photo above: Jose Angle Favela is wanted in connection with the shooting at the El Antro Nightclub. Photo above: Danny Lee Cazares is wanted in connection with the shooting at the El Antro Nightclub. UPDATE: Suspect Jose Angle Favela was…

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August 11, 2023

Edinburg, Texas — Who really knows Edinburg the best? YOU DO! The Edinburg Advocate welcomes your news and community events stories. Whether it’s a community event, a church event, a school event or just an interesting story about the city you…

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10th Annual UFO Festival Lands In Edinburg Tomorrow

August 10, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, August 10, 2023 – The City of Edinburg will be hosting the 10th Annual Edinburg UFO Festival and Conference on August 11 – 12, 2023. The free festival will be held on Friday, August 11, at the Edinburg City…

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TONIGHT: Edinburg PD Celebrates 27th National Night Out, 100 Years of Service to the City

August 1, 2023

Edinburg, TX, August 1, 2023 – The Edinburg Police Department is gearing up for the highly anticipated 27th Annual National Night Out, taking place on August 1 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s event will be held at Edinburg Municipal Park, 714…

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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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