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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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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Invites Nominations for New Board Members

July 28, 2023

Edinburg, TX, July 28, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for a new board member to join the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate business professionals who are…

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TOMORROW: Edinburg EDC, Chamber Host Informational Session on Low Interest Rate Business Loan Program

July 26, 2023

Edinburg TX, August 15, 2023 — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Edinburg Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce an upcoming informational session about the Interest Buy Down Program to be held tomorrow, Aug. 16, at Edinburg City…

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Cinnaholic Edinburg Opening July 28

July 26, 2023

Plant-based cinnamon rolls and sweet treats hosting grand opening EDINBURG, TX, July 26, 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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UPDATE: Edinburg PD arrest one murder suspect, another still sought

July 26, 2023

Edinburg TX, August 2, 2023 — Today at about 2:30 p.m., Edinburg Police Department detectives arrested 44-year-old Edgar Ivan Gonzalez at the 6500 block of S. 23rd St. in McAllen. Gonzalez had an outstanding warrant from the Edinburg Police Department in connection to…

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Three people killed, two others in critical condition in Edinburg

July 26, 2023

Edinburg, TX, July 26, 2023 – The Edinburg Police Department is currently conducting a thorough investigation into a devastating collision that occurred on Monday, July 24, claiming the lives of three individuals and leaving two persons in critical condition. The…

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