Acting workshops open for all ages in March, help with self-confidence, professional communication

February 5, 2026

Staff Report Pharr, TX – Pharr Community Theater will offer a new series of acting workshops for children, teens and adults in March, providing structured instruction designed to build confidence, communication skills and creative expression through theater. The workshops are open…

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Sekula Memorial Library earns statewide excellence award for 16th consecutive year

February 4, 2026

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library has been recognized as one of Texas’ top public libraries for the 16th consecutive year, earning the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library…

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Edinburg CISD reports brief lockdowns at two campuses after weapon reports on Monday

February 3, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, school safety, Edinburg CISD Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District reported that two campuses briefly entered lockdown Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, following reports of a possible weapon. District officials said no…

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Edinburg library announces February schedule of children’s programs

February 3, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, library programs, family activities Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its schedule of children’s programs for February 2026, offering a variety of free activities for families throughout the…

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Edinburg library to host World Read Aloud Day events for families

February 2, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, library events, World Read Aloud Day Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a full day of activities Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in recognition of World Read Aloud Day,…

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Parents press Edinburg CISD on special education communication, bus safety, budget priorities

January 29, 2026

Editor’s Note: The Jan. 27, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write multiple stories about the meeting in order to provide as much detail and information as…

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ECISD Trustees confront insurance crisis, HVAC backlogs, enrollment losses

January 28, 2026

Editor’s Note: The Jan. 27, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write multiple stories about the meeting in order to provide as much detail and information as…

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Edinburg CISD board clears up weather rumors, forms community advisory board, calls for stricter campus access rules

January 28, 2026

Editor’s Note: The Jan. 27, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write multiple stories about the meeting in order to provide as much detail and information…

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STC campuses set to host VITA

January 27, 2026

Photo Caption: South Texas College students, staff and faculty as well as volunteers from the community undergo training for this year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program recently at STC’s Mid-Valley campus. VITA offices at STC’s Pecan Campus will open Monday…

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Edinburg CISD announces delayed start Monday due to cold weather

January 26, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg CISD, weather alert, Late start Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District announced Sunday evening that all campuses will operate on a delayed start Monday, Jan. 26, due to cold weather conditions.…

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