Shooting Incident Shakes Rural Edinburg Community

January 11, 2024

Photo above: Shooting victim Michael Daniel Arevalo, 23 years old. Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 11, 2024 — A quiet night turned tragic on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, as deputies responded to a shooting incident in the 5600 block of Wakita…

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South Texas Educator’s Impact on Chicano Movement Explored in Sunday Speaker Series

January 10, 2024

Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 3, 2024 — The Museum of South Texas History is set to host a captivating presentation as part of its Sunday Speaker Series, featuring South Texas educator Aurelio Manuel Montemayor and writer Thomas Ray García. The…

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Letty Chavez Appointed Hidalgo County Auditor by Board of Judges

December 18, 2023

From Staff ReportsEdinburg, Texas, Dec. 18, 2023 — The Hidalgo County Board of Judges has officially named Letty Chavez as the new Hidalgo County Auditor, succeeding Interim County Auditor Linda Fong upon her retirement. The appointment, effective December 1, 2023, marks…

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UTRGV commemorates 50,000-graduate milestone at Fall 2023 commencement

December 18, 2023

Photo above: Nearly 3,000 UTRGV graduates walked the stage on Friday, Dec. 15, at the Brownsville campus to kickoff the Fall 2023 Commencement weekend for the university. During this commencement UTRGV surpasses 50,000 graduates to date since its first ceremonies…

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Lopez-Singleterry Officially Enters Race for Hidalgo County’s 476th District Court

December 12, 2023

From Staff Reports Hidalgo County Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 — Judge Nereida Lopez-Singleterry filed to run for the position of Judge of Hidalgo County’s 476th District Court. She formally filed the necessary paperwork with the Hidalgo County Democratic Party to secure…

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Com. Torres Celebrates Grand Opening of Alfonso Flores All Star Park

December 4, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas – Dec. 4, 2023 — Hidalgo County Precinct 4Commissioner Ellie Torres will unveil the Alfonso Flores All Star Park, a vibrant community space dedicated to recreation, inclusivity, and family enjoyment. The park, located at 107…

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Tragedy Unfolds in Rural Edinburg: One Fatality, Another in Critical Condition Following Shooting Incident, 3 Arrested

November 4, 2023

Edinburg, Texas – November 4, 2023 — An early morning incident in rural Edinburg resulted in one fatality and another person seriously injured. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the incident. At 3:39 a.m., the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s…

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Hidalgo County DA’s Office launches QR Code to help victims of family violence access important resource information

October 23, 2023

Edinburg Texas, Oct. 23, 2023 – The Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office launched an important initiative to help victims of family violence to access important resource information with a simple QR Code. “We know that everyone in our community has…

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Hidalgo County to hold Public Auction of general merchandise, vehicles and equipment

October 12, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 — Hidalgo County will hold a Public Auction of general merchandise, jewelry, etc. by Bond & Bond Auctioneers onSaturday, October 28, 2023 at 10 a.m. Interested buyers can register at www.bondauctioneers.com. They may also register and…

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Join the squad! UTRGV announces arrival of university’s first drill team

October 12, 2023

By Amanda L. Alaniz EDINBURG, TEXAS – OCT. 12, 2023 – The UTRGV Spirit Program earlier this month announced the search for UTRGV students – current and future – to be part of the university’s inaugural Drill Team.  The drill team…

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