Edinburg Council to weigh airport funding, annexation and zoning changes in February 3rd meeting

February 2, 2026

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, for its regularly scheduled meeting, with a packed agenda that includes major infrastructure considerations, land-use decisions and economic development discussions.  City leaders are expected…

McAllen, Edinburg based Texas House races show differing campaign fundraising

February 2, 2026

Photo above: The Texas House of Representatives. Photo credit: Austin Price, Texas Tribune. Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Newly filed campaign finance reports reveal sharp contrasts in fundraising and cash on hand among candidates running in two South Texas House…

de la Cruz boasts $1.7M in campaign cash against Pulido’s $274K and Cuellar’s $129K in Congressional District 15 race

January 30, 2026

Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – If money is the blood of politics, Republican Congresswoman Monica de la Cruz Is quite healthy while the Democratic hopefuls may be in need of a transfusion. While the November race is still months away and…

Edinburg birding center to host nighttime hike with donuts Jan. 31

January 29, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg World Birding Center Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center will host an after-hours program Jan. 31 inviting visitors to explore nocturnal wildlife while enjoying donuts during an evening guided hike.…

Daycare worker arrested after investigation into injuries to 1-year-old, Edinburg police say

January 29, 2026

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – An Edinburg daycare worker was arrested this week after police say surveillance video showed her acting aggressively toward a 1-year-old child who was later found with visible injuries. According to the Edinburg Police Department, officers…

STC campuses set to host VITA

January 27, 2026

Photo Caption: South Texas College students, staff and faculty as well as volunteers from the community undergo training for this year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program recently at STC’s Mid-Valley campus. VITA offices at STC’s Pecan Campus will open Monday…

Edinburg lands state grant to upgrade Memorial Park amenities

January 27, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX, news, Park improvements, grant Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has secured a state grant to fund major improvements at Memorial Park after the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the project through…

Edinburg emerges as affordable retirement option with strong cultural, educational amenities

January 25, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, retirement affordability Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg is gaining attention as one of the Rio Grande Valley’s most affordable cities for retirees, pairing a low cost of living with a growing list of cultural,…

Edinburg, McAllen, surrounding cities to open warming centers

January 24, 2026

Staff Report McAllen, TX – Cities across Hidalgo County are opening warming centers and cold weather shelters this weekend as temperatures are expected to drop across the Rio Grande Valley, offering residents safe, heated spaces during overnight and daytime hours. Officials…

Edinburg to open warming center at Sekula Memorial Library during cold weather

January 23, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg weather response Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will open a warming center Sunday evening at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library to provide shelter and warmth for residents during forecasted…