Edinburg to Host 4th Annual Dirty Duathlon on April 5

March 25, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg will host the 4th Annual Dirty Duathlon on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Doolittle Nature Park, located at 1300 N. Doolittle Road. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. The race…

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Edinburg to Host Free Easter Egg Hunt on April 17

March 25, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 17, offering a free, family-friendly event at Municipal Park. The event will take place from 6 p.m.…

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Edinburg Opens Registration for New Art Classes at ACE Center

March 25, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Department has opened registration for its first-ever art classes at the Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center, with courses beginning March 31, 2025. The program offers both free and…

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“I can see clearly now…”  UTRGV expert highlights the importance of eye exams for lifelong vision health

March 20, 2025

Photo above: Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, recommends regular eye exams to catch vision problems early and prevent serious conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. She says that clear vision can be life-changing, improving…

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Measles Cases Reported in Texas, Hidalgo County Urges Precautions

March 6, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A measles outbreak has been reported in the Texas Panhandle, with additional exposures in parts of Central Texas. While no confirmed cases have been reported in Hidalgo County, health officials are urging residents to stay…

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Edinburg to Host 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half Marathon and 10K Run

March 5, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg is set to host the 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half Marathon and 10K Run on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The race will begin at 7:45 a.m. and is open to…

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Palm Valley Animal Society Seeks $1.2M From Edinburg for Expansion Project

February 3, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG—The Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) will present a funding request to the Edinburg City Council on Tuesday night, seeking a $1.2 million investment to support the expansion and consolidation of its operations at the Laurie P. Andrews…

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In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, a push for residents to lose weight and curb diabetes

January 24, 2025

Photo above: Pedro Mego, a medical doctor specializing in treating peripheral artery disease and helping patients prevent the need for limb amputations, poses for a photo at his clinic in Mission on Jan. 21, 2025. Credit: Gabriel V. Cárdenas for The Texas…

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UTRGV School of Medicine team reveals breakthrough in cancer cell survival

January 23, 2025

Students make significant contributions to cancer studies Photo above: Dr. Manish Tripathi, assistant professor in the Division of Cancer and Immunology at the UTRGV School of Medicine, and his team are making essential contributions to the fight against cancer. Pictured…

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Edinburg Opens Warming Center Monday, Tuesday Night

January 20, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg has opened a warming center at the Sekula Memorial Library to assist residents during the upcoming freezing weather. The warming center will be available from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. on…

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