Edinburg to Host Black History Month Author Reception

February 12, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The City of Edinburg will celebrate Black History Month with an Author Reception on Feb. 13, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center (315 W. McIntyre St.). The event will highlight the work of local authors, the power…

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Edinburg Municipal Court Launches Amnesty Program for Outstanding Fines

February 12, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Municipal Court is offering residents a chance to settle outstanding fines without additional penalties through its Amnesty Program, running from Feb. 17 to March 31, 2025. Individuals with Class C misdemeanors, including outstanding traffic citations or warrants,…

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Edinburg to Host Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze Semi-Finals, Showcasing Young Accordion Talent

February 12, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Big Squeeze, Texas Folklife’s premier youth accordion competition, returns for its 19th season, with Edinburg set to host the semi-finals on April 26, 2025. The event will bring together talented young musicians from across…

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Edinburg Chamber Launches Membership Drive Tuesday, Wednesday Ahead of 100th Anniversary

February 11, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is launching a two-day membership drive on Feb. 11-12 as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The initiative aims to expand the Chamber’s membership base while highlighting its century-long…

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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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