Edinburg Police Rescue Two from Canal After Early Morning Crash

October 5, 2024

Photo above: Water drips from a vehicle pulled from a canal by a Edinburg rescue crews. Staff Report EDINBURG — Two people were pulled from a vehicle after it overturned in a canal early Saturday morning, leaving one in critical…

Edinburg Police Arrest Two in Connection with Multiple Burglaries

October 4, 2024

Photo above: Burglary suspects, at left, Julio Miguel Fuentes, and Johnny Lee Moralez. Staff Report EDINBURG—Two Edinburg residents have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at local businesses, according to the Edinburg Police Department. The arrests follow…

Edinburg Police Department Hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Events

October 4, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the community to join officers for a series of “Coffee with a Cop” events throughout October. These sessions are designed to strengthen relationships between police officers and residents in a…

Edinburg Chamber to Host 2024 Installation and Awards Banquet, Accepting Nominations

October 4, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 13, celebrating a year of community achievements and leadership transitions. The banquet will honor Kelly Rivera Salazar, the outgoing President,…

Edinburg to Celebrate Veterans with Parade, Concert

October 4, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG — The City of Edinburg will honor U.S. military veterans with a Veterans Day Parade and concert on Saturday, Nov. 2. The parade, set to begin at 10 a.m., will travel along Closner Boulevard, also known as…

Mexican Immigrants Lead Entrepreneurial Growth in Edinburg Metro Area

October 4, 2024

Staff Report A new study by the American Immigration Council highlights the significant contributions of immigrants, particularly those of Mexican origin, to the Edinburg-McAllen-Mission metro area’s economy. Mexican immigrants account for 61.3% of local business owners, far surpassing their 26.8%…

Raising Cane’s Partners with Edinburg CISD for Mariachi Program Fundraiser During Hispanic Heritage Month

October 3, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG – Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers partnered with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) to host a community fundraiser on Oct. 1, 2024, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event raised over $2,000 to support ECISD’s…

Edinburg Police Introduce First Therapy Dog to Assist Officers, Community

October 2, 2024

Staff Report The Edinburg Police Department has introduced its first therapy dog, Domino, a 4-year-old male Poodle provided through the K9s For Warriors program. The organization partners with law enforcement and first responders to supply therapy dogs that assist with…

Edinburg Officer Hospitalized After Collision with Suspected Drunk Driver

September 30, 2024

Staff Report An Edinburg police officer was hospitalized Sunday, September 29, 2024, following a collision with a driver suspected of being intoxicated, according to a city news release. The crash occurred shortly after noon at the intersection of 24th Avenue…

Fire Stoppers Festival Returns to Edinburg in October

September 26, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG — The Fire Stoppers Festival is set to return for its 32nd year on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Edinburg Central Fire Station. The annual event, hosted by the Edinburg Fire…