UTRGV student earns spot on new reality music competition “Operación Triunfo USA”

July 7, 2026

Photo above: UTRGV student José Ángel Fernández recently earned a coveted spot on the new music reality show, Operación Triunfo USA (Operation Triumph USA). (Courtesy: Telemundo) By Amanda L. Alaniz, UTRGV Communications Edinburg TX – Living with fellow musicians, practicing around…

As Democrats eye South Texas upset, Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over ex-bandmate’s child sex offenses

July 6, 2026

Tejano singer and candidate for Texas’s 15th congressional district Bobby Pulido performs during the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune WASHINGTON — Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido…

STC joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative

July 4, 2026

Photo Caption: South Texas College is one of 18 schools across the country to join the nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as a recipient of a $75,000 grant that will go toward student scholarships and equipment in the college’s Advanced Manufacturing…

STC welcomes alumna as new District 7 trustee

July 4, 2026

Photo Caption: Newly elected to the South Texas College Board of Trustees, Rina Castillo of Edcouch-Elsa is bringing years of experience in education to the table as she sets forth in her mission of enhancing college accessibility and bringing opportunities to…

Today, June 30, is Deadline for Hidalgo County Property Owners to Avoid 15% Collection Fee

June 29, 2026

Hidalgo County, property taxes, tax deadline, Pablo Villarreal, Hidalgo County Tax Office, delinquent taxes, Edinburg Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County Tax Office is reminding property owners that all 2025 property taxes must be paid on or before June…

Hidalgo County WIC to Launch Online Services July 1; Mission I Clinic to Close Permanently

June 29, 2026

Hidalgo County WIC, Mission, online benefit issuance, Mission I WIC Clinic, Clarissa Ramirez, nutrition, breastfeeding, healthcare Staff Report McAllen TX – The Hidalgo County WIC Program will launch a new online benefit issuance service on July 1, 2026, allowing participants to…

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…