Edinburg Moves City Council Meeting to Monday Due to National Night Out, Agenda Includes Tribute To ‘Coach Al’ Ogletree

August 3, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg City Council will meet Monday, Aug. 4, instead of its regularly scheduled first Tuesday of the month, accommodating residents who wish to participate in the annual National Night Out community events scheduled for…

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of 1-Year-Old in Vehicle Accident

July 30, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 1-year-old child who was fatally struck by a vehicle over the weekend in a residential area east of Edinburg. According to authorities, deputies responded…

Mastery of AI: UTRGV program renamed to reflect new focus, redesigned M.S. in Business Analytics program highlights AI to meet industry demand

July 30, 2025

UTRGV’s online M.S. in Business Analytics program – which recently ranked No. 2 in TechGuide’s 2025 list of the Most Affordable Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs – will go by a new name as of fall 2025: Master of…

STC Launches Professional Dog Grooming Program to Meet Growing Industry Demand

July 30, 2025

Staff Report South Texas College is introducing a new Professional Dog Grooming program, aimed at preparing students for careers in the pet care industry through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience. Offered through STC’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development department, the…

Youth Rodeo Series Returns to Edinburg on August 2

July 28, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The fourth installment of the DRH Cattle Co. Youth Rodeo series is set for Saturday, August 2 at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena, located at 603 W. Wisconsin Road in Edinburg. The event kicks off at 1 p.m.…

Tejano singer Bobby Pulido forms exploratory committee for South Texas congressional bid

July 24, 2025

Photo above: Tejano music star Bobby Pulido joins then-Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke during a campaign rally at HEB Park in Edinburg on May 1, 2018. Credit: Douglas Young for The Texas Tribune By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune “Tejano singer Bobby Pulido…

STC and STJDA expand collaboration to support children living with diabetes

July 16, 2025

Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications In a meaningful step toward improving the lives of children with diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas College Interim Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Margo Vargas-Ayala, DNP, has been appointed to the board…

TxDOT, Law Enforcement Crack Down on Speeding Ahead of Statewide Safety Campaign

July 16, 2025

Staff Report PHARR TX – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is teaming up with law enforcement agencies statewide to urge drivers to slow down, as speeding remains the top contributing factor in deadly crashes across Texas. TxDOT’s latest “Be…

Com. Ellie Torres, Dos Vientos Residents Celebrate New Street Lights

July 16, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres will host a community celebration on Wednesday, July 16, to mark the installation of 15 new streetlights in the Dos Vientos Subdivision. The project, which serves approximately 192…

UTRGV Ballet Folklórico presents Alegría: 55th Anniversary Summer Show 

July 11, 2025

By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa, UTRGV Communications EDINBURG, TX – UTRGV Ballet Folklórico proudly presents Alegría, a breathtaking display of traditional Mexican dance and music that will leave audiences mesmerized. The single night performance will start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday,…