County Seeks Public Input for Parks and Recreation Master Plan

June 11, 2024

From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX — Edinburg and Hidalgo County residents are invited to take part in a focus group session to provide input on the update of the Hidalgo County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. These sessions are…

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Summer Nights return to MOSTHistory

June 11, 2024

By Pamela Morales, MOST History EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History presents Summer Nights showcasing the Rio Grande Valley from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 20, June 27, July 11 and July 18. Each night will…

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Sunday Speaker Series: History of School Walkouts in South Texas

June 4, 2024

Photo above: James Barrera, coordinator of the Mexican American Studies at South Texas College, will talk about the 1960s Chicano Student Walkouts in South Texas. Photo courtesy of James B. Barrera By Pamela Morales, Museum of South Texas History EDINBURG,…

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STC tackles high wildfire risk with free training for local firefighters

June 4, 2024

Photo Above: South Texas College partnered with the Texas A&M Forest Service to offer a Wildland Fire Behavior class at no cost to local fire departments at STC’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr. Credit — STC Communications Selene…

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Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas

May 28, 2024

Photo above: A pickup pushes through flood waters in Livingston on May 2, 2024. Thousands fled their Southeast Texas homes as heavy rains saturated multiple counties. Credit: Drone Bros LLC. By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune, May 28, 2024 “Texas’ first-ever statewide…

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Edinburg to Host Joint Regional Hurricane Preparedness Conference

May 14, 2024

Edinburg, TX — As hurricane season approaches, the City of Edinburg, in collaboration with Hidalgo County and the cities of McAllen, Mission, Pharr, and Weslaco, will hold a Joint Regional Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference on Friday, May 31, at 10…

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Ranch Fest Celebrates South Texas Ranch Culture and History

January 30, 2024

Staff Report Edinburg, TX, February 8, 2024 — Edinburg is gearing up for a day filled with ranch life and cultural immersion as the Museum of South Texas History hosts the 9th Annual Ranch Fest on Saturday, February 10, from 10…

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9th Annual Young Hearts Matter Event to Address Teen Dating Violence Prevention

January 29, 2024

Staff Report Edinburg, TX, January 29, 2024 — In a concerted effort to raise awareness about teen dating violence prevention, Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios is set to host the 9th Annual Young Hearts Matter Teen Dating Violence…

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HCSO Busts Illegal Gambling Operation in Rural Edinburg – Eight Arrested

January 29, 2024

Photo above: Quinta Los Portillos, situated at the 1900 Block of North 83rd Street in rural Edinburg, Texas, is the site of an alleged illegal gambling operation. Staff Report Edinburg, TX, January 27, 2024 – Hidalgo County Sheriff deputies investigated an…

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Deadline for paying Property Taxes is January 31st

January 25, 2024

Staff Report Edinburg, Texas, January 26, 2024 –January 31, 2024, is the last day that the 2023 Taxes may be paid without penalties and interest.  Mailed payments are considered timely if postmarked by January 31, 2024. The Hidalgo County Tax Assessor’s Office business…

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