Family Movie Night Set for June 27 at Edinburg Municipal Park

June 25, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the community to enjoy a family-friendly evening during its latest installment of “Movies With a Cop” on Friday, June 27. The free outdoor movie night will feature Disney’s Moana 2 and…

Edinburg to Host 5th Annual Firecracker 5K on July 4th

June 23, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will celebrate Independence Day with the 5th annual Firecracker 5K, set for Friday, July 4, at the Ebony Golf Course. The run will begin at 7:30 a.m., with registration currently open…

Edinburg 311 Service Empowers Residents to Report Issues and Track Progress

June 23, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg is encouraging residents to take advantage of its 311 service, a convenient tool designed to streamline non-emergency issue reporting and enhance communication with city departments. Through Edinburg 311, residents can report…

Edinburg Opens Splash Pads for Summer With Free Daily Admission

June 23, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg has opened its splash pads for the summer season, offering families a free way to cool off daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The splash pads, operated by the Edinburg…

Disaster Recovery Centers Open Across Hidalgo County for March Storm Victims

June 20, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Residents of Hidalgo County impacted by the severe weather event from March 26–28 can now access in-person assistance at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers across the region. The centers, operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency…

Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala Named Regional Director for State Police Chiefs Association

June 19, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala has been appointed Regional Director for Region 12 of the Texas Police Chiefs Association, which encompasses much of the Rio Grande Valley. The appointment was made by TPCA President Will…

Edinburg Denies Apartment Rezoning, Smaller Lots Requests After Neighbors Protest; Council Commends Neighbors Speaking Up

June 19, 2025

Photo above: Neighbors protested the change from single-family to multifamily at the location captured above. Google Maps photo. Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council this week denied a request to change the zoning from residential single family to…

Edinburg Approves $6.9M Bonds For Landfill Improvements, Won’t Raise City Taxes

June 18, 2025

Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council last night approved issuance of $6,997,000 in bonds for improvements to the city’s landfill. The bonds will be paid over a period of 10-20 years from revenues collected from fees, particularly…

Edinburg Rotary Club Marks 100 Years of Service at Centennial Banquet

June 17, 2025

Photo above: Arlina Casas Larson was installed as the club’s 2025–2026 president during the evening ceremony. Standing with her is outgoing President Manuel Cantu passing the gavel. Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Rotary Club of Edinburg celebrated its centennial…

Dustin M. Sekula Library to Celebrate Global Cultures in Week 2 of Summer Reading Program

June 16, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will continue its 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” with a weeklong celebration of global cultures from June 15 through June 20. The second week of the program…