National Democrats to target GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s South Texas district in 2026

April 9, 2025

Above: U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Edinburg, waves to supporters after declaring victory against Democratic opponent Michelle Vallejo at an election watch party in Edinburg on Nov. 5, 2024. Credit: Ben Lowy for The Texas Tribune By Jasper Scherer, The Texas…

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Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Opens New Facility in Edinburg’s Industrial Park

April 9, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Siddons-Martin Emergency Group has officially opened a new $1.9 million service facility in the Edinburg North Industrial Park, expanding the company’s operations in South Texas and relocating from its previous site in Pharr. The 12,000-square-foot…

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Edinburg Offers Bulky Item, Brush Collection Through April 15

April 8, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — City of Edinburg residents have until April 15 to take advantage of a citywide bulky item and brush collection effort. The drop-off program, available only to Edinburg residents, allows for the disposal of various household…

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Com. Ellie Torres Launches Mosquito Control Effort After Heavy Rains

April 7, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg TX — In the wake of recent heavy rainfall, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres has initiated vector control operations aimed at curbing mosquito populations and reducing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Beginning yesterday, Precinct 4…

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Annual Edinburg PD Report Highlights Some Crime Stats Down

April 4, 2025

Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala shared the Police Department’s 2024 Annual Report. Ayala highlighted where crime went down along with areas where the city is still experiencing probles. “Overall, crime over the last four years has…

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Edinburg declares disaster after historic rainfall floods city

March 30, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — City officials have declared a local state of disaster following nearly 12 inches of rainfall in less than 24 hours on March 27, causing severe flooding, widespread road closures and numerous water rescues. The heavy…

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Edinburg Municipal Court Extends Amnesty Program Through April 30, 2025

March 30, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Municipal Court has extended its Amnesty Program, providing residents until April 30, 2025, to resolve outstanding fines or fees for Class C misdemeanors, such as traffic citations or warrants. Under the program, individuals…

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UPDATE: Juvenile Arrested in Edinburg Smoke Shop Robbery; Two Suspects Still at Large

March 27, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — A 15-year-old male has been taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery at Nine Tails Smoke Shop, according to Edinburg police. Investigators located the juvenile suspect on the outskirts of Donna, where he…

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Special Olympics Spring Games Set for April in Edinburg

March 27, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Nearly 2,000 athletes from across the Rio Grande Valley are set to compete in the 2025 Special Olympics Texas RGV Spring Games, scheduled for April 3–4 at Richard R. Flores Stadium in Edinburg. The two-day…

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Police Investigating Two Early Morning Robberies in Edinburg

March 26, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Police are investigating two separate armed robberies that occurred early Wednesday morning, including one targeting a local smoke shop and another involving a pedestrian reportedly robbed at gunpoint. The first incident occurred around 12:56 a.m.…

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