College of Liberal Arts to host book talk event on Friday By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg, TX – The UTRGV College of Liberal Arts is hosting a book talk for the “Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An…
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By UTRGV News and Media Relations EDINBURG, TEXAS – FEB. 19, 2025 – Join The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in celebrating creativity at the annual Festival of International Books and Arts (FESTIBA) from Feb. 20 to March 2, where…
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Staff Report Edinburg, Texas – The Rio Grande Valley will hold its first-ever “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” event from March 3 to March 9, highlighting the region’s historical role in the journey to freedom for African Americans seeking refuge in…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Laura Hinojosa, Hidalgo County District Clerk, was honored with the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Service Award for her dedicated service on the TAC Board of Directors during the 2024 calendar year. The award was presented by…
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Photos above: From left, Sen. Juan J. Hinojosa, Sen. Adam Hinojsa, and Sen. Judith Zaffirini saw some committee assignments change as the new legislature opened in January 2025. By Arnoldo Mata AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, as head of…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The 26th annual San Carlos Kite Fun Fly is set to take place on March 22, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon at Sunflower Park in San Carlos. The family-friendly event, organized by longtime coordinator Juan…
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Photo above: State Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, addresses the House after being sworn in as House Speaker on the first day of the 89th Texas Legislative Session, in Austin. This week, Burrows announced committee and sub-committee assignments for this legislative session. Credit: Eddie…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Love is in the air as Hidalgo County Justices of the Peace prepare to offer free wedding ceremonies this Valentine’s Day. Among those participating are Judge Charlie Espinoza and Judge Andre Maldonado of Precinct 4, who…
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Photo above: State Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, in the Texas Senate chamber on September 6, 2023. Credit: Bob Daemmrich/Pool for the Texas Tribune By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune “Some Texas lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day.…
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Staff Report EDINBURG—The Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) will present a funding request to the Edinburg City Council on Tuesday night, seeking a $1.2 million investment to support the expansion and consolidation of its operations at the Laurie P. Andrews…
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