Vackars gift $1 million to the UTRGV Department of Communication 

June 29, 2023

Photo above — Group photo at the press conference where Janet and Robert Vackar announce the Janet Ogden Vackar Spirit of Philanthropy Endowed Scholarship for students in the UTRGV College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the…

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Stuff on Shelves

June 28, 2023

By Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 21, 2023 Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the relatively smooth functioning of the supply chain was something most people rarely thought of and took for granted. In fact, few could even tell you what…

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Edinburg To Unveil Municipal Pool House Redevelopment Featuring Inclusive Water Park Today

June 23, 2023

Edinburg, TX, June 23, 2023 – In a continued effort to provide residents with fun and inclusive outdoor spaces, the City of Edinburg is thrilled to unveil the completion of the Edinburg Municipal Pool House Redevelopment project on today, June 23,…

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Edinburg City Council Goes Through Light Agenda

June 21, 2023

Edinburg TX, June 21, 2023 – The Edinburg City Council managed to go through a relatively short agenda during their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday of this week. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg City News Most of the items…

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Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV Raises $38,000 for Community Project

June 21, 2023

Edinburg TX, June 20, 2023 — After 9 months of hard work, the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV graduation in early June 2023 at Castle Hill Bistro. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg Community…

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Edinburg Launches Search For New Fire Chief

June 21, 2023

Edinburg TX, June 20, 2023 – The City of Edinburg started a search for a new fire chief to replace Shawn Snyder, who passed away May 1st. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg City News Deputy Chief Ubaldo Perez was…

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Edinburg To Unveil Municipal Pool House Redevelopment Featuring Inclusive Water Park

June 20, 2023

Edinburg, TX, June 20, 2023 – In a continued effort to provide residents with fun and inclusive outdoor spaces, the City of Edinburg is thrilled to unveil the completion of the Edinburg Municipal Pool House Redevelopment project on Friday, June 23,…

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Smith!

June 19, 2023

June 14, 2023 It’s Adam Smith’s 300th birthday (June 5th, 16th, or 18th, depending on the calendar that you choose)! He was one of history’s most influential thinkers, basically articulating the framework of capitalism. It’s a moment worthy of reflection.…

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UTRGV School of Medicine awarded final stage of accreditation

June 19, 2023

Photo above — The UTRGV School of Medicine (SOM) was notified Thursday that it has completed the final stage of accreditation required by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The School of Medicine will now be able to increase…

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Edinburg Issues Silver Alert For 86-year-old Woman

June 15, 2023

Edinburg TX, June 15, 2023 — An 86-year-old woman from Edinburg is the subject of a Silver Alert. The Edinburg Police Department is asking for help finding 86-year-old Mary Haley. She is 4’11, and 120 lbs. Haley was last seen…

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