Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will host the second Community Engineering Design Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1906 S. Closner Blvd., offering students an opportunity to engage…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The City of Edinburg is inviting the community to celebrate local voices at the Edinburg Book Festival on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library (1906…
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By UTRGV News and Media Relations EDINBURG, TEXAS – FEB. 19, 2025 – Join The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in celebrating creativity at the annual Festival of International Books and Arts (FESTIBA) from Feb. 20 to March 2, where…
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Staff Report Edinburg, Texas – The Rio Grande Valley will hold its first-ever “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” event from March 3 to March 9, highlighting the region’s historical role in the journey to freedom for African Americans seeking refuge in…
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Staff Report EDINBURG – The City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department is inviting community members and guests to participate in the 9th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, set for March 14, 2025, at the Edinburg Municipal Pool. The event will…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The City of Edinburg will celebrate Black History Month with an Author Reception on Feb. 13, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center (315 W. McIntyre St.). The event will highlight the work of local authors, the power…
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By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – Jesus R. Mata, principal of Economedes High School, has retired from his position with the school district, effective Jan. 31, 2025, following allegations of harassment. The announcement came after an executive session of the Edinburg…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg CISD hosted its 32nd Annual Spelling Bee at Johnny G. Economedes High School, recognizing the district’s top young spellers. Caleb Giuoco, an eighth grader from South Middle School, secured first place in the competition.…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg High School will honor its national champion cheerleading teams with a banner-raising ceremony today, Friday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the school gym. The ceremony will recognize the varsity cheerleading team for winning…
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Photo above: The superintendent of the Alice Independent School District warned parents in a letter Wednesday that Border Patrol agents may be boarding school buses at highway checkpoints to question students about their citizenship status. Credit: Eddie Gaspar for The Texas Tribune…
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