Edinburg Achieves Bronze Level in National Initiative for Physically Active Communities

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, Dec. 18, 2023 — Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. announced Edinburg’s attainment of the bronze level in the Step It Up! Success Roadmap, marking the successful completion of the 2023 Move with the Mayor (MWTM) Fall Challenge.…

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Edinburg CISD 2023 School Tax Bills Finally Mailed Out

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg Texas, Dec. 18, 2023 – Hidalgo County Tax Assessor & Collector Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. announced on Tuesday that the 2023 Edinburg CISD school tax statements have been mailed  The tax statements had been delayed because Villarreal’s…

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South Texas International Film Festival Opens Submissions for Its 10th Annual Event

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, Dec. 18, 2023 — The City of Edinburg announced that the 10th Annual South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) is now accepting submissions for its 2024 edition, scheduled to take place from September 11-14, 2024. This…

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Edinburg Teams Up with Consultants to Boost Retail Growth

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas – December 16, 2023 — In a strategic move to bolster its retail sector, Edinburg, Texas, proudly announces a collaboration with Retail Strategies, a prominent retail consulting firm. The partnership aims to spearhead and amplify retail…

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STC Fire Academy Celebrates 20 New Graduates; Edinburg FD Staff Provide Support

December 18, 2023

Photo Above: To protect lives and aid those in need was the pledge made by twenty new South Texas College graduates as they celebrated their completion ceremony at STC’s Fire Academy, hosted at the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence…

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City of Edinburg Encourages Nominations for ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Recognition

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX – December 12, 2023 — As the ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Half-Marathon approaches on March 3, 2024, the City of Edinburg is reaching out to its community, urging residents to nominate individuals who have made a lasting…

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Results Unchanged After Edinburg Election Recount; 10-Vote Margin Affirmed

December 7, 2023

By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 7, 2023 – The results of a recount of the Edinburg City Council election held on Nov. 7thshowed City Council member David White kept his seat with the same 10-vote margin from election day.…

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Edinburg Police Department Spreads Holiday Cheer with Annual Blue Santa Toy Giveaway

December 6, 2023

Staff reports Edinburg Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 — The Edinburg Police Department is gearing up for the highly anticipated annual Blue Santa Toy Giveaway, scheduled to unfold on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the…

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Edinburg Chamber Celebrates Leaders at Installation & Awards Banquet

December 5, 2023

Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, Dec. 5, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce honored Sam Saldivar and Sabrina Walker-Hernandez as its 2023 Man and Woman of the Year at the Annual Installation & Awards Banquet in November. The event, held at…

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Texas fire departments are fighting stigma and pushing to provide firefighters mental health help

December 5, 2023

Photo above: Firefighters at Fire Station 48 in Houston on Nov. 22, 2023. Credit: Mark Felix for The Texas Tribune By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune, Dec. 5, 2023 For more than a decade, Sam Buser watched the lights of fire trucks…

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