Runoffs set in Hidalgo County Texas House races following March 3 primary

March 4, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, elections, Texas House Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Runoffs have been projected in both parties’ primary races for Texas House District 41 following the March 3 election in Hidalgo County. Texas House District 40 This district…

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Edinburg library announces March 2026 adult program lineup

March 1, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Library Events, Adult Programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its March 2026 calendar of adult programs, featuring classes, workshops and community events throughout the month. All programs will…

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Edinburg library announces March Teen & Tween programs for ages 11-18

March 1, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Teen Programs, Library Events Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a series of Teen & Tween programs in March for youth ages 11 to 18. The programs will take…

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South Texas College to host Health Science Professions Open House in McAllen

February 27, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, South Texas College, health care education, open house Staff Report McAllen, TX – South Texas College will host an Open House at its Health Science Professions campus for community members interested in pursuing careers in…

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Edinburg to break ground on Phase II of Freddy Gonzalez Hike and Bike Trail today

February 5, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, infrastructure, parks and trails Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, Feb. 5, for Phase II of the Freddy Gonzalez Hike and Bike Trail, a project aimed…

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McAllen, Edinburg based Texas House races show differing campaign fundraising

February 2, 2026

Photo above: The Texas House of Representatives. Photo credit: Austin Price, Texas Tribune. Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Newly filed campaign finance reports reveal sharp contrasts in fundraising and cash on hand among candidates running in two South Texas House…

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de la Cruz boasts $1.7M in campaign cash against Pulido’s $274K and Cuellar’s $129K in Congressional District 15 race

January 30, 2026

Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – If money is the blood of politics, Republican Congresswoman Monica de la Cruz Is quite healthy while the Democratic hopefuls may be in need of a transfusion. While the November race is still months away and…

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Hidalgo County opens $1M grant program for homelessness services

January 14, 2026

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Housing Grants Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County officials announced a new federal funding opportunity this week that will make more than $1 million available to local organizations providing services to residents experiencing homelessness…

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District Recognizes ‘A’-Rated Campuses, Reviews Major Projects, Policy Updates and Mental-Health Needs at Dec. 9 Meeting

December 11, 2025

Editor’s Note: ECISD Board of Trustees meetings are sometimes long, detailed sessions that are difficult fully address in one article. In those cases, such as this week’s regular board meeting, The Edinburg Advocate will post an overview story and then…

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New ECISD CTE center on track for July 2026 completion

December 11, 2025

Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – Edinburg CISD’s new Career and Technical Education center is taking shape on the city’s east side, with construction about 40 percent complete and substantial completion targeted for July 2026. The update on the project was presented…

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