Saturday: Diabetes and Dialysis Event Scheduled in Edinburg

August 22, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – A free community event aimed at helping patients and caregivers better understand diabetes and dialysis will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg. The program, titled Taking Charge: Diabetes…

Thursday: Omar Ochoa to Rally Edinburg Community at Campaign Kickoff Celebration

August 21, 2025

CONTENT BY CANDIDATE. Note: The Edinburg Advocate does not endorse any candidate for any office. Candidates are welcome to send in their first campaign announcements at no charge. The Edinburg Advocate does not edit these announcements and does not vet…

Edinburg Council Votes To Keep Tax Rate At $0.63

August 20, 2025

Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council voted tonight to keep the city’s tax rate at $0.63. The approved tax rate increases the total amount of taxes collected and provides for pay raises for police and fire fighters…

Edinburg Police Launch Drone First Responder Program, a First for the Valley

August 19, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is becoming the first law enforcement agency in the Rio Grande Valley to roll out a Drone as First Responder program, a move officials say will improve emergency response and public…

Edinburg Teen Father Begins a New Legacy at STC as a Future Engineer

August 19, 2025

Photo above: Edinburg graduate and STC student Ethan Lewis takes on the challenges of parenthood and college education. Photo courtesy of South Texas College. Joey Gomez, STC Communications EDINBURG, TEXAS – At just 20 years old, South Texas College student Ethan…

Edinburg Council to Weigh Tax Rate Proposal at Tonight’s Meeting, Set Public Hearing Date

August 19, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council on Tuesday will consider keeping the city’s property tax rate unchanged for the upcoming fiscal year while setting a date for a required public hearing. City staff is recommending a proposed…

Edinburg to offer free prostate cancer screenings at wellness event

August 18, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg, in partnership with several local health organizations, will host a Prostate Cancer Wellness Event on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at the Edinburg Activities, Culture & Events (ACE) Center. The free event…

Edinburg warns residents of phishing scam targeting city emails

August 18, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – City officials are urging residents to be cautious after reports of a phishing email falsely claiming to come from the Edinburg Planning & Zoning Commission. The fraudulent message asks recipients to pay an “Application Approval…

Groundbreaking Launches North Rooth Road Siphon Project , Will Benefit Longoria Middle School

August 14, 2025

Staff Report McALLEN, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres, the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 1 have broken ground on the North Rooth Road Siphon Project, a joint effort to improve water infrastructure…

Edinburg to Host 5th Annual 9/11 Memorial Run and Walk

August 14, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg will hold its 5th Annual Patriot Day of Remembrance 9/11 Memorial Run on Saturday, Sept. 6, beginning at 7:45 a.m., followed by a free Honorary Walk at 9:11 a.m. to honor…