Leadership Edinburg Invites Applicants for Class XXXVI

July 19, 2024

EDINBURG, TX (July 17, 2024) — The Leadership Edinburg (LE) steering committee is now accepting applications for LE Class XXXVI. This program offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and managers to develop essential skills that contribute to the growth and…

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Home Affordability Worsens in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties as Prices Surge

July 19, 2024

By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX, July 19, 2024 — Home affordability in Hidalgo and Cameron counties declined significantly in the second quarter of 2024. Median home prices in the Rio Grande Valley surged, aligning with national trends of rising home…

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Edinburg Man Arraigned for Murder and Aggravated Assault

July 16, 2024

Staff Reports EDINBURG, TX – An Edinburg man was arraigned on charges of murder and aggravated assault following a fatal incident that began as a verbal altercation, authorities said. Luis Antonio Garza, 26, appeared before Justice of the Peace Charlie Espinoza…

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STC inspires Stanford University to implement Google IT certificate

June 24, 2024

Photo Caption: South Texas College Computer Information Technologies program has announced its partnership with Stanford University’s Office of Digital Education to begin utilizing a Google IT certificate program first established by CIT in 2020 to begin training community colleges in the…

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Precinct 4 Opens Registration for 3rd Annual Milo Ponce Men’s Health 4K

June 18, 2024

By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas — Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres announced the opening of registration for the 3rd Annual Milo Ponce Men’s Health 4K. The event, which is free to the community, will be held on June 29 at Milo…

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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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