County Seeks Public Input for Parks and Recreation Master Plan

June 11, 2024

From 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…

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Edinburg Garners Fourth All-America City Award

June 10, 2024

Arnoldo 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…

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The Weekend Is Here!

June 6, 2024

Looking 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…

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Edinburg Police Department Launches “Movies with a Cop” Series

June 4, 2024

By 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…

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Sunday Speaker Series: History of School Walkouts in South Texas

June 4, 2024

Photo 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,…

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Global Trade

June 4, 2024

Column 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…

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STC tackles high wildfire risk with free training for local firefighters

June 4, 2024

Photo 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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Interactive Dinosaur Show Kicks Off Edinburg Library Summer Reading Program

June 4, 2024

By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX — The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is set to kick off its 2024 Children’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) with an engaging and interactive event. This year’s theme, “Your Adventure Begins at the Library,” promises a…

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Who Pays?

May 28, 2024

By Dr. M. Ray Perryman, May 28, 2024 In fiscal year 2023, the US government collected about $4.7 trillion in total revenue, with roughly half ($2.35 trillion) derived from the much-maligned personal income tax. We don’t have a detailed breakout…

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Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas

May 28, 2024

Photo above: A pickup pushes through flood waters in Livingston on May 2, 2024. Thousands fled their Southeast Texas homes as heavy rains saturated multiple counties. Credit: Drone Bros LLC. By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune, May 28, 2024 “Texas’ first-ever statewide…

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