Precinct 4, Casanovas Foundation launch $1,000 scholarship program for women

December 9, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres is partnering with the Casanovas Foundation to offer a new series of $1,000 scholarships aimed at helping women build leadership skills, financial independence and long-term stability. The Heart…

ECISD trustees to review safety, mental health plans and organizational changes at Dec. 9 meeting

December 8, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will take up a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday, Dec. 9, including school safety initiatives, facilities updates, mental health planning and a possible reorganization of the district’s leadership structure. The regular meeting…

Library plans full slate of December holiday programs for all ages

December 5, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is rolling out a full calendar of holiday events this December, offering activities for children, teens and adults, capped by a Holly Jolly Winter Celebration on Dec. 18. All…

Young Scientists to Shine at ECISD District Science Fair Events

December 4, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate student innovation and discovery during its 2025-2026 District Science Fair, with a week of events showcasing projects from secondary and elementary students. The multi-day event will take place…

Edinburg CISD to host FAFSA/TASFA Round-Up for seniors Dec. 2

November 26, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will host a FAFSA/TASFA Round-Up for high school seniors and their parents on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the ECISD IT Building, 411 N. 8th Ave.…

Edinburg school board meeting canceled for Thanksgiving week

November 25, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will not meet this week due to the district’s Thanksgiving holiday break. All Edinburg CISD schools and administrative offices are closed for the holiday. The Board typically meets twice…

Library to host upcoming RedRover Readers story times through December

November 25, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will continue its Family Storytime with RedRover Readers series, offering free story sessions and activities centered on empathy and care for animals. The next event will be held Saturday,…

UTRGV School of Medicine student receives national recognition for public health leadership

November 25, 2025

Photo above: Maria Camila Gonzalez Tovar, UTRGV School of Medicine student, received the 2025 U.S. Public Health Excellence in Public Health Award for her leadership in advancing community health initiatives in the Rio Grande Valley. (UTRGV Photo) By Heriberto Perez-Zuniga,…

STC Cybersecurity program ranked top in the state

November 25, 2025

Photo Above: South Texas College is adding another program to its list of “Top Performers” with the recent recognition of its Cybersecurity Security program as one of the best in Texas for 2025.  By Amanda Sotelo, STC Communications South Texas College…

Step Into Wellness at the Library With Line Dancing

November 21, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Public Library is inviting residents to take part in a weekend of free activities for all ages from Nov. 24 through Nov. 26. Library staff said the line dancing sessions offer more than…