Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Police Department is set to host a Women’s Self-Defense Course from July 1 to July 3, aimed at empowering women with the knowledge and skills necessary to defend themselves in case of an attack. The…
Read MoreStaff Reports EDINBURG, Texas – June 22, 2024 — The 18th Annual Big Squeeze Showcase Finale, originally scheduled for June 22, 2024, at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, has been postponed until August 3, 2024, due to unforeseen circumstances. The highly anticipated…
Read MoreStaff Reports EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg invites the community to its 31st annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15, 2024. The event, honoring the rich Black heritage of the Rio Grande Valley, kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with…
Read MoreFrom Staff Reports Edinburg, TX — Edinburg and Hidalgo County residents are invited to take part in a focus group session to provide input on the update of the Hidalgo County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. These sessions are…
Read MoreArnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX — The City of Edinburg was awarded the esteemed All-America City title for the fourth time, a significant achievement announced at a conference hosted by the National Civic League in Denver, Colorado, on June 9, 2024. “Winning…
Read MoreLooking for something to do this weekend in Edinburg? Here’s a few ideas. FRIDAY, JUNE 7 6:00 PM — The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is set to kick off its 2024 Children’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) with a live interactive…
Read MoreBy Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Police Department will start its new summer program called “Movies with a Cop” to build positive relationships between law enforcement and local residents. The Friday night events will off outdoor movies for…
Read MorePhoto above: James Barrera, coordinator of the Mexican American Studies at South Texas College, will talk about the 1960s Chicano Student Walkouts in South Texas. Photo courtesy of James B. Barrera By Pamela Morales, Museum of South Texas History EDINBURG,…
Read MoreColumn by Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 3, 2024 Trade is essential to prosperity, and recent projections indicate that it’s likely to rise significantly in the future. Long-term economic growth in any area is not achieved by swapping things with…
Read MorePhoto Above: South Texas College partnered with the Texas A&M Forest Service to offer a Wildland Fire Behavior class at no cost to local fire departments at STC’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr. Credit — STC Communications Selene…
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