Edinburg celebrates 10th annual film festival with South Texas talent, spotlights mental health awareness with Best South Texas Film 

September 24, 2024

Photo above: At left, Alondra Gonzalez accepts the Best South Texas Actor award. At right, Gerard Scot Johnson Jr. accepts the Best South Texas Actor award on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Edinburg ACE building. Photos by Maria Ruiz/Edinburg Advocate. …

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Sheriff Arrests Staff Nurse for Medication Theft at Detention Center; Booked Into Detention Center

September 20, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 48-year-old Jaime Mata, a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) employed at the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center, following an investigation into the theft of prescribed medication from inmates. The investigation…

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Hidalgo County Launches Uniform Drought Conservation Plan

September 17, 2024

Photo above: Falcon Dam reservoir, courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife. Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Hidalgo County officials convened on Wednesday with over 30 representatives from municipalities and water districts to initiate a region-wide uniform drought contingency plan. The meeting,…

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DPS Offers Saturday Driver License Appointments in September

September 17, 2024

Staff Report AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices across the state through the end of September. Offices in various regions of Texas will be open for half days…

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Edinburg Chamber to Host Luncheon on Business Valuations

September 17, 2024

Staff Report The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host a Public Affairs Luncheon focusing on business and valuations on Sept. 19, 2024. The event, featuring representatives from the Hidalgo County Appraisal District, will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

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Out of this World Discoveries

September 17, 2024

By Pamela Morales, MOST History Communications EDINBURG, Texas — Celebrate the opening of “The Shooting Star of Starr County: An Out of this World Discovery” exhibit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, during Out of this World…

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Museum of South Texas History to Open Meteorite Exhibit, “The Shooting Star of Starr County”

September 8, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG – The Museum of South Texas History will unveil a new exhibit, “The Shooting Star of Starr County: An Out of this World Discovery,” on Friday, Sept. 20, in the Cell Block Gallery of the historic 1910…

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Hidalgo County DA Partners with Border Patrol, Schools to Launch Program for At-Risk Youth

September 7, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios has teamed up with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s McAllen Border Patrol Station, Region One Education Service Center, the 449th District Court, the Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Department,…

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Hidalgo Sheriff Use of Willacy County Regional Detention Facility Approved for Full Operation

July 29, 2024

Staff Report Edinburg, Texas  – The Texas Commission on Jail Standards Occupancy Inspection approved the Willacy County Regional Detention Facility (WCRDF) for full operation under the management of La Salle Corrections. The facility met all state inspections and obtained the necessary…

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City of Edinburg and Texas Folklife Announce Back-to-School Big Squeeze Finale Showcasing Grammy Award Winner Sunny Sauceda

July 23, 2024

Texas Folklife Communications Edinburg, TX—Texas Folklife is thrilled to announce the Back-to-School Big Squeeze Showcase Finale, hosted in the four-time All-America City of Edinburg, Texas. This event promises a spectacular end to summer.  Headlining the finale is none other than three-time Grammy…

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