Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Crash in Edinburg

February 10, 2025

Photo above: Marcos Diego Dominguez was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, evading arrest, and reckless driving. Photo: Courtesy Edinburg PD. Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – A 20-year-old driver was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase and…

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City Approves Zoning Change For  Writers’ Retreat

February 6, 2025

Photo above: The proposed writers’ retreat is located at 2217 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr. By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – South Texas writers may soon find a calm, peaceful place to explore their writing and craft in Edinburg. The Edinburg City…

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City Moves One More Step On Downtown Parking Garage

February 5, 2025

By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council voted to move forward with a next step in building a parking garage near the Hidalgo County Courthouse during last night’s City Council meeting. At this point, the city acted…

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Edinburg Council Honors Lt. Oscar L. Treviño for 37 Years of Service

February 5, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX—The Edinburg City Council recognized Lieutenant Oscar L. Treviño for his 37 years of dedicated service to the Edinburg Police Department with a proclamation honoring his career and contributions to public safety. Trevino, who retired last month…

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Edinburg Chamber, EDC to Host Small Business Funding Seminar Wed., Feb. 5th

February 4, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX—Local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the opportunity to explore funding options at the “Funding Opportunities for Your Small Business” seminar, hosted by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. The…

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Absenteeism spiked in the pandemic. ECISD and other districts need the state’s help to keep students in the classroom.

February 4, 2025

Photo above: A student who misses 10% of the days in a school year — enough to be considered chronically absent — will lose opportunities for counseling and will have an increased risk of educational issues. Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune By…

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Palm Valley Animal Society Seeks $1.2M From Edinburg for Expansion Project

February 3, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG—The Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) will present a funding request to the Edinburg City Council on Tuesday night, seeking a $1.2 million investment to support the expansion and consolidation of its operations at the Laurie P. Andrews…

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Valley Teen Traffic Deaths Up as Seat Belt Use Declines

January 31, 2025

Staff Report PHARR TX – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reinforcing the importance of seat belt safety among teenagers with its Teen Click It or Ticket campaign, as data shows a troubling increase in unrestrained teen fatalities. In 2023,…

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Texas Rangers Investigate Edinburg Police Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

January 30, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night after a man reportedly threatened a neighbor and confronted police with a firearm. According to the Edinburg Police Department, officers responded to a…

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Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election

January 29, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX —Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. announced today, Jan. 29, that he will not seek re-election, citing his focus on health following a recent prostate cancer diagnosis. “After a routine doctors visit and subsequent tests, I have been…

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