Edinburg Achieves Bronze Level in National Initiative for Physically Active Communities

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, Dec. 18, 2023 — Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. announced Edinburg’s attainment of the bronze level in the Step It Up! Success Roadmap, marking the successful completion of the 2023 Move with the Mayor (MWTM) Fall Challenge.…

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City of Edinburg Encourages Nominations for ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Recognition

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX – December 12, 2023 — As the ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Half-Marathon approaches on March 3, 2024, the City of Edinburg is reaching out to its community, urging residents to nominate individuals who have made a lasting…

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Texas fire departments are fighting stigma and pushing to provide firefighters mental health help

December 5, 2023

Photo above: Firefighters at Fire Station 48 in Houston on Nov. 22, 2023. Credit: Mark Felix for The Texas Tribune By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune, Dec. 5, 2023 For more than a decade, Sam Buser watched the lights of fire trucks…

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Judge considers holding state in contempt a third time over foster care conditions

December 5, 2023

Photo above: Heart Galleries, portraits of adoptable children, on display at the Child Protective Services office at Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Austin on Nov. 14, 2019. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune,…

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Com. Torres Celebrates Grand Opening of Alfonso Flores All Star Park

December 4, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas – Dec. 4, 2023 — Hidalgo County Precinct 4Commissioner Ellie Torres will unveil the Alfonso Flores All Star Park, a vibrant community space dedicated to recreation, inclusivity, and family enjoyment. The park, located at 107…

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Edinburg boil water notice lifted for West University area

November 9, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 — The City of Edinburg Utilities Department issued a boil water notice on Wednesday, Nov. 9, for the residents and businesses located within West University Dr. (SH 107), specifically the north side between Jackson Road and Mon…

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Sex trafficking, drugs and assault: Texas foster kids and caseworkers face chaos in rental houses and hotels

November 8, 2023

Photo of a home Texas rents in Belton for foster children. A report from court-appointed monitors says the Department of Family and Protective Services is housing some foster children in dirty and dangerous conditions. Credit: Court-appointed foster care monitors By Karen Brooks…

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Hidalgo County DA’s Office launches QR Code to help victims of family violence access important resource information

October 23, 2023

Edinburg Texas, Oct. 23, 2023 – The Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office launched an important initiative to help victims of family violence to access important resource information with a simple QR Code. “We know that everyone in our community has…

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Edinburg to host Senior Halloween Event this Friday

October 12, 2023

Edinburg, TX – Double, double, toil and trouble! In the spirit of Halloween, the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its first-ever “Seniorween.” Attendees 55 years and older can expect thrills and chills between 9 a.m. and 1…

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City of Edinburg Takes First Place in Nationwide ‘Move With The Mayor’ Initiative

October 9, 2023

Edinburg, TX, Oct. 9, 2023 – We asked, and you delivered – the City of Edinburg got active! With over 43,000 minutes of physical activity logged across the community, the city took home first place in the Medium Company category…

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