STC launches free STEM camps in July for 6-12th Graders

June 29, 2026

Photo Caption: South Texas College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development department will offer a weeklong slate of activities in Biology, Cybersecurity and Welding camps made possible through a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) beginning in July. Photo courtesy STC…

Hidalgo County Judge’s Office to Bring Free Hurricane Preparedness Puppet Show to Edinburg Library June 25

June 24, 2026

Hidalgo County Judge, Through the Storm with Sunny, Hurricane Preparedness, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez will present “Through the Storm with Sunny,” a free puppet…

Com. Torres Presents New Home for Edinburg Resident Through HOME Rehabilitation Program

June 19, 2026

Hidalgo County, Precinct 4, HOME Rehabilitation Program, Affordable Housing, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the Hidalgo County Urban County Program, community partners, and family members to celebrate the completion of a…

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two Suspects in Armed Robbery During Attempted Gold Sale

June 16, 2026

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, Aggravated Robbery, Arrests, Public Safety, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects following an investigation into an aggravated robbery that occurred Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the 4200 block of…

Screwworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets?

June 11, 2026

Yes, your pets are susceptible to screwworm, but veterinarians say it is treatable. Olivia Anderson/The Texas Tribune Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune South Texas – The New World screwworm has burrowed itself into Texans’ consciousness after the U.S. Department of…

SBA Opens Disaster Loan Center in San Benito as Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy Counties Added to Texas Disaster Declaration

June 4, 2026

SBA, Disaster Loans, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses, private nonprofit organizations,…

Veteran STC Board Member and newly-elected trustee take Oath of Office

May 28, 2026

Photo above: Rina Castillo and Alejo Salinas Jr., Ph.D., were both sworn in recently during a Ceremonial Oath of Office event to officially mark their new six-year terms on the STC Board of Trustees. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Amanda Sotelo, STC…

Com. Torres Announces Monte Cristo Road Expansion Completion

May 20, 2026

Hidalgo County Precinct 4, TxDOT, Monte Cristo Road, FM 1925, Edinburg, Texas infrastructure, roadway improvements, transportation, Ellie Torres, traffic safety Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Com. Ellie Torres and the Texas Department of Transportation have announced the…

Edinburg and Mission Fire Fighters Charged with Aggravated Assault After Alleged Armed Confrontation in Rural Edinburg

May 7, 2026

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, Aggravated Assault, Deadly Weapon, Mark Quintanilla, Jessica Quintanilla, Edinburg, Crime Stoppers Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Two suspects have been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a 2nd degree felony, following an alleged armed confrontation…

Property tax exemption clinics set across Hidalgo County

May 1, 2026

Hidalgo County, Property Tax, Exemption Clinics, Appraisal District, Commissioners Court Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Appraisal District will host Property Tax Exemption Clinics across Hidalgo County to educate property owners about exemptions and rights available under Texas law.…