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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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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Staff Report The Edinburg Police Department has introduced its first therapy dog, Domino, a 4-year-old male Poodle provided through the K9s For Warriors program. The organization partners with law enforcement and first responders to supply therapy dogs that assist with…
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Staff Report An Edinburg police officer was hospitalized Sunday, September 29, 2024, following a collision with a driver suspected of being intoxicated, according to a city news release. The crash occurred shortly after noon at the intersection of 24th Avenue…
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Staff Report EDINBURG — The Fire Stoppers Festival is set to return for its 32nd year on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Edinburg Central Fire Station. The annual event, hosted by the Edinburg Fire…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Texas Cook’Em High Steaks event is set to return on October 12, 2024, at Ebony Hills Golf Course, offering a full day of food, music, and entertainment. The Josh Abbott Band will headline the…
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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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Photo above: At left, Alondra Gonzalez accepts the Best South Texas Actor award. At right, Gerard Scot Johnson Jr. accepts the Best South Texas Actor award on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Edinburg ACE building. Photos by Maria Ruiz/Edinburg Advocate. …
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Staff Report EDINBURG — The Edinburg City Council unanimously approved a balanced budget totaling $164,509,351 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, reaffirming the city’s commitment to financial stability, infrastructure improvements, and community-driven growth. Adopted during a September 17 meeting, the budget…
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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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