Edinburg to offer free prostate cancer screenings at wellness event

August 18, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg, in partnership with several local health organizations, will host a Prostate Cancer Wellness Event on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at the Edinburg Activities, Culture & Events (ACE) Center. The free event…

Edinburg Opens Fall Registration for Adult Sports Leagues

August 12, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its Fall 2025 Adult Sports Leagues, with offerings in basketball, volleyball, and softball. Registration runs from August 11 through September 3. Teams can…

DHR Health to Host Hiring Fair for Clinical and Non-Clinical Positions

July 31, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Job seekers interested in the healthcare field will have the opportunity to explore a range of career opportunities at the upcoming DHR Health Clinics Hiring Event, scheduled for Saturday, August 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edinburg…

City Promotes Mosquito Prevention Amid Summer Heat

July 25, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – City officials are urging residents to take proactive steps to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses as summer temperatures continue to rise. The City of Edinburg’s Department of Solid Waste Management has implemented ongoing mosquito control efforts,…

City of Edinburg Launches Citywide Mosquito Spraying Effort

July 11, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – City of Edinburg crews will begin citywide mosquito spraying as weather conditions allow, focusing efforts on reducing mosquito populations and minimizing the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. Spraying operations will take place only when wind speeds…

Hidalgo County Cancels 2025 Operation Border Health Due to Budget, Staffing Challenges

July 9, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department has announced the cancellation of this year’s Operation Border Health event, which had been scheduled for July 21–25, 2025. The decision was made in coordination with the…

You Can Vote For Edinburg Hospital in National ‘Most Beautiful Hospitals’ Contest

June 27, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – South Texas Health System Edinburg has been named a finalist in Soliant Health’s 2025 “Most Beautiful Hospitals” contest, a national competition that recognizes hospitals for their visual design, healing environments, and patient-centered care. Public voting…

RGV native leads the charge for STC’s new Dental Hygiene program

June 19, 2025

Photo above: With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of STC’s newest faculty members, Janis Lopez, is leading a groundbreaking effort to bring Hidalgo County its first-ever Dental Hygiene program. Photo courtesy STC. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications With…

“Cloudy vision doesn’t have to be part of getting older”

June 19, 2025

Photo above: Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, encourages regular eye exams during Cataract Awareness Month to detect early signs of cataracts and other age-related vision issues. She said restoring clear vision can dramatically enhance…

Hidalgo County to Install ‘Veteran Parking Only’ Signs at Technical Schools for Women Veterans Day

June 12, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – In observance of Women Veterans Day, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez will lead an initiative to install “Veteran Parking Only” signs at local technical institutions of higher learning to honor and recognize veterans, particularly…