Hidalgo County Courthouse to Remain Closed to Public Wednesday, Thursday

September 2, 2026

Photo courtesy of the Edinburg Police Department Edinburg, Hidalgo County Courthouse, Courthouse Closure Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Courthouse will remain closed to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3, as officials continue to assess…

UTRGV ranks No. 4 nationally, No. 1 in Texas in Washington Monthly rankings

September 2, 2026

By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg TX – For the fourth consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been ranked No. 1 in Texas by Washington Monthly, while earning the No. 4 spot nationally in the…

Hidalgo County Courthouse Closed Monday Following Vehicle Crash; Employees, Jurors and Public Not Allowed While Structural Damage is Assessed

August 31, 2026

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Courthouse, Edinburg Police Department, Vehicle Crash, Closner Boulevard Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Courthouse will be closed Monday, Aug. 31, after a vehicle crashed into the front entrance of the building, causing extensive damage to…

Hidalgo County’s “Through the Storm with Sunny” Earns National Achievement Award

August 28, 2026

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Judge’s Office, NACo Achievement Award, Richard F. Cortez, Emergency Preparedness Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Judge’s Office’s “Through the Storm with Sunny” program has been recognized with a 2026 Achievement Award from the National Association…

One year later: STC JagReconnect removes barriers, provides pathways to success

August 28, 2026

Photo Caption: The South Texas College JagReconnect Program, through the Office of Student Reengagement is celebrating its first-year successes, and the more than 450 students the program has helped return to college since its inception. Photo courtesy of STC Communications. Amanda…

STC Dual Credit Alumna Leads Fight Against Disease Outbreaks in Hidalgo County as Lead Epidemiologist

August 16, 2026

Photo Caption: South Texas College Dual Credit alumna Amy Gonzalez serves as lead epidemiologist for Hidalgo County, where she leads efforts to investigate diseases, respond to health threats and educate the community. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Hidalgo…

STC launches new Plumbing Technician program

August 14, 2026

Photo Caption: The Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College launches its first-ever Plumbing Technician Program this fall, a 242-hour workforce training program that will provide students with entry-level construction and plumbing skills. Photo courtesy STC Communications.…

South Texas College Extends Hours at Three Campuses for Fall 2026 Registration

August 13, 2026

South Texas College, STC, fall registration, Pecan Campus, Mid-Valley Campus, Starr County Campus, extended hours Staff Report McAllen TX – South Texas College will offer extended hours at its Pecan, Mid-Valley, and Starr County campuses to assist students with fall 2026…

Hidalgo County Precinct 4 to Host Free Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair Aug. 7

August 6, 2026

Hidalgo County, Precinct 4, Ellie Torres, Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair, Edinburg, school supplies, vaccinations, haircuts, community resources, ACCESS Esperanza Clinics, Texas Health Steps, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Molina Healthcare, UTRGV, Texas A&M School of Public Health Staff Report Edinburg TX…

Hidalgo County Elections Department Seeks 900 Poll Workers for November General Election

August 3, 2026

Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Elections Department, Hilda Salinas, poll workers, November 3 General Election, Edinburg Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Elections Department is accepting applications for poll workers to staff the November 3, 2026, General Election, Elections Administrator…