UPDATED with Corrections: Edinburg CISD Board Approves New Superintendent’s $335K Contract on 4-3 vote, Adopts Lower Tax Rate

August 27, 2026

This story was updated to correctly identify Board President Xavier Salinas and to note which trustees voted in favor and against the motion to approve the new superintendent’s contract. Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees held…

Edinburg Police, Texas Rangers Investigate Wednesday Shooting

August 27, 2026

Edinburg, Edinburg Police Department, Officer-Involved Shooting, Texas Rangers, Joy Street Staff Report Edinburg TX – Police here and the Texas Rangers are investigating a Wednesday afternoon police shooting. Edinburg Director of Communications and Media Roxanne Lerma was joined by Lt. Luciano…

Edinburg Pastor Faces Additional Grooming Charges in Ongoing Child Sex Abuse Case

August 26, 2026

Edinburg, Edinburg Police Department, Jorge Gonzalez Martinez, Indecency with a Child, Child Grooming Staff Report Edinburg TX – The suspect in an ongoing Edinburg Police Department investigation was arraigned Tuesday on two additional charges of child grooming, a third-degree felony, allegedly…

Aug. 31 Deadline To Apply for Edinburg Police Citizens Police Academy Starting September

August 24, 2026

Edinburg, Edinburg Police Department, Citizens Police Academy, Officer Anaya Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department will hold its Citizens Police Academy from Sept. 14 through Oct. 22, with sessions held Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., plus…

Edinburg EDC to Host IT/STEM Job Fair Sept. 17

August 24, 2026

Edinburg, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, IT/STEM Job Fair, Workforce Solutions, UTRGV Career Center Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will host an IT/STEM Job Fair on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the…

Edinburg Council Sets Proposed Tax Rate Below No-New-Revenue Rate, Approves Rezonings and Bids

August 23, 2026

Edinburg, Edinburg City Council, Tax Rate, Omar Ochoa, MedCare EMS, Rezoning, Variance, National Aviation Day Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council held its regular meeting Aug. 18, voting to set a proposed tax rate lower than the no-new-revenue…

City of Edinburg to Honor Local Veterans at Boulevard of Heroes Unveiling Ceremony

August 23, 2026

Edinburg, Boulevard of Heroes, Veterans, Edinburg Arts Foundation, H-E-B Operation Appreciation Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Edinburg Arts Foundation and H-E-B Operation Appreciation, will hold the Boulevard of Heroes Unveiling Ceremony on Thursday,…

Edinburg Cultural Arts to Hold Open Auditions for Conceptos Dance Ensemble

August 21, 2026

Edinburg, Conceptos Dance Ensemble, Edinburg Cultural Arts, Folklorico, Auditions Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg Cultural Arts will hold open auditions for the Conceptos Dance Ensemble on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m., at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. 7th…

World Birding Center to Celebrate Honey Bee Day Aug. 22

August 20, 2026

Edinburg, World Birding Center, Honey Bee Day, Family Activities Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center will celebrate Honey Bee Day on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with family-friendly bee-and-flower craft activities. The event…

EEDC to Host Workforce Resources, Inclusive Hiring Workshop Aug. 27

August 20, 2026

Edinburg, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, Workforce Solutions, Texas Workforce Commission, Boost Your Business Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will host a workshop on workforce resources and inclusive hiring practices on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 11:30 a.m.…