Sekula Memorial Library continues free adult programs through end of January

January 20, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg library programs, adult programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will continue offering free adult programs through the remainder of January, with activities ranging from technology classes to wellness…

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Edinburg CISD trustees approve new rules for public comment, fail to take action on grievances

January 15, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, school board actions, ECISD Board, public comment, employee grievances Editor’s Note: The Jan. 13, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write…

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UTRGV achieves Carnegie Community Engagement Classification again

January 15, 2026

Recognition highlights commitment to local partnerships and region Above: UTRGV has retained the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. First awarded in 2020, UTRGV successfully reclassified through a rigorous yearlong review starting in spring 2025. (UTRGV Courtesy Photo)  By Victoria Brito Morales,…

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Edinburg CISD trustees discuss cancer awareness event, mental health services, community advisory committee and negative enrollment trends

January 14, 2026

Editor’s Note: The Jan. 13, 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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UTRGV purchases former Monitor building for School of Optometry

January 13, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, higher education, UTRGV, School of Optometry Staff Report McAllen, TX – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has completed the purchase of the former Monitor newspaper building in McAllen, a landmark facility that will become the…

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Edinburg CISD trustees to consider public participation rules, enrollment decline, advisory committee appointments, group grievance hearings

January 11, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, school board meeting, Edinburg CISD Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday to consider revisions to board meeting public participation rules, review continued enrollment losses, and take up…

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Edinburg World Birding Center offers guided bird walks through spring

January 8, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg World Birding Center, guided bird walks Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center is hosting guided bird walks twice a week through the spring, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to…

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STC to launch AI community course in 2026

January 7, 2026

South Texas College, AI course, Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Education, Online Course Photo above: In the new year, South Texas College is introducing a new community course – Essentials of AI, or artificial intelligence. The course, beginning January 20, offered…

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RGV LEAD rolls out regional student entrepreneurship challenge with Jan. 14 virtual kickoff

January 7, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, student entrepreneurship, RGV LEAD, Education Staff Report McAllen, TX – RGV LEAD has launched the S3 Entrepreneurship Challenge, a regional initiative aimed at expanding hands-on entrepreneurial learning and industry engagement for students across the Rio Grande…

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Youth accordionists invited to apply for 2026 Big Squeeze competition, deadline Jan. 7

January 7, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, arts and culture Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Young accordion players from across Texas and beyond are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 edition of The Big Squeeze, a statewide accordion competition that highlights emerging talent…

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