STC to launch AI community course in 2026

January 7, 2026

South Texas College, AI course, Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Education, Online Course Photo above: In the new year, South Texas College is introducing a new community course – Essentials of AI, or artificial intelligence. The course, beginning January 20, offered…

RGV LEAD rolls out regional student entrepreneurship challenge with Jan. 14 virtual kickoff

January 7, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, student entrepreneurship, RGV LEAD, Education Staff Report McAllen, TX – RGV LEAD has launched the S3 Entrepreneurship Challenge, a regional initiative aimed at expanding hands-on entrepreneurial learning and industry engagement for students across the Rio Grande…

Man fatally shot before crashing vehicle in Hargill; suspect charged with murder

January 4, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, crime investigation, Hidalgo County Sheriff Staff Report Edinburg, TX – A 41-year-old man was shot and killed before crashing his vehicle in Hargill on New Year’s Day, and a suspect has been charged with first-degree murder,…

Hidalgo County opens new year with multiple job openings across departments

December 30, 2025

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Hidalgo County jobs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County is starting the new year with a range of employment opportunities across multiple departments, according to a weekly job openings announcement released for the week of…

Com. Ellie Trevino Toy Giveaway Rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 22, at Alfonso Flores All Star Park

December 22, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office have rescheduled their annual Toy Giveaway to Monday, Dec. 22, after weather conditions postponed the original event earlier in the week. The holiday celebration will…

County Launches Old Courthouse Demolition, Announces Temporary Closure at New Courthouse

December 18, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County is moving ahead with demolition of the Old Hidalgo County Courthouse in downtown Edinburg, a long-anticipated project that officials say will reshape the courthouse square and improve public access in the area. At…

TxDOT Seeks Public Input on Loop 195 Extension to Connect Edinburg to Rio Grande City

December 17, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Texas Department of Transportation is asking residents in Hidalgo and Starr counties to weigh in on early plans to extend State Loop 195 between Rio Grande City and the Edinburg area. TxDOT’s Pharr District…

Hargill Community Rallies Toy Donations Ahead of Parade, ‘Sleigh with Santa’ Event

December 17, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg TX – With just days to go before Hargill’s holiday parade and “Sleigh with Santa” celebration, community volunteers are asking for last-minute toy donations to make sure local children receive a gift this Christmas. Organizers say the…

STC to launch AI community course in 2026

December 16, 2025

Photo above: In the new year, South Texas College is introducing a new community course – Essentials of AI, or artificial intelligence. The course, beginning January 20, offered through STC’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development, is an entry-level introduction to AI,…

Court, jail phone scams prompt warning from Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office

December 11, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on alert for court and jail phone scams in which callers pose as law enforcement or other officials and pressure victims to send money or…