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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Hidalgo County to Host 5th Annual Brides’ March Honoring Victims of Domestic Violence This Saturday

October 23, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Hidalgo County Family Violence Task Force, in partnership with the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, will host the 5th Annual Brides’ March: Victims of Domestic Violence Memorial Walk on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.…

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Family Fun Awaits at Edinburg’s Spooktacular 2025, Entry Is FREE

October 6, 2025

Staff ReportEdinburg, TX – Ghouls, goblins and families alike are invited to celebrate the Halloween season at Spooktacular 2025, set for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Edinburg World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd.…

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ECISD Board Member Raises Conflict Of Interest Question On Edinburg North $2.1M Drainage Project

September 12, 2025

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – Concerns about a potential conflict of interest surfaced during Tuesday’s Edinburg CISD board meeting before trustees unanimously approved moving forward with a $2.1 million drainage improvement project at Edinburg North High School. Board member Letty Garcia…

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Edinburg CISD Board to Consider Budget, Tax Rate, and Safety Audit at Tuesday Night’s Meeting

August 25, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees will meet Tuesday to take up several key items, including the approval of the district’s 2025-26 budget, the adoption of new tax rates, a safety and…

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Edinburg Chamber Opens Nominations for Board of Directors

August 11, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for a new member of its Board of Directors, with applications due by 5 p.m. Aug. 15. The selected director will serve a three-year term from Oct.…

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UFO Festival Seeks Vendors for November Event

August 11, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The city of Edinburg is inviting vendors to participate in its annual UFO Festival, set for Nov. 22 at the Promenade Park Amphitheatre, 201 W. McIntyre St. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and…

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DA Announces Fourth of July ‘No Refusal’ DWI Enforcement in Hidalgo County

June 30, 2025

Photo: A roadside DWI test. Photo courtesy Texas Department of Transportation. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office has announced a “No Refusal” DWI enforcement initiative for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, aimed at reducing…

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