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.…

Edinburg native Cassy Garcia appointed by Sen. Ted Cruz as his Texas director

April 30, 2026

Staff Report WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz announced the appointment of Edinburg native Cassy Garcia as the senator’s state director. Garcia, born in Edinburg, Texas, has nearly two decades of experience in public service and government relations at the local,…

STC host “Rebuilding Futures” Initiative launch focused on second chances for justice-impacted juveniles, adults

April 26, 2026

South Texas College, Rebuilding Futures, criminal justice reform, workforce development, Hidalgo County Staff Report McAllen TX – South Texas College will host “Rebuilding Futures: Advancing Second Chances through Policy, Partnership and Purpose” on April 28, 2026, at the McAllen Convention Center,…

Com. Torres supports mental health first aid training

April 14, 2026

Mental health first aid, Hidalgo County, Ellie Torres, substance use, suicide prevention Staff Report Edinburg TX – Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults, according…

South Texas ISD names superintendent finalist following national search

April 9, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, education, South Texas ISD, superintendent search Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The South Texas Independent School District Board of Trustees named Dr. Sandra Garza Ochoa as the lone finalist for superintendent during its April 7…