South Texas ISD to Offer Free Summer Meals for Community

May 27, 2024

Mercedes, TX — The South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will provide free breakfast and lunch meals to children 18 years old and younger, as well as enrolled students up to 21 years old with disabilities, from May 27 through…

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Scholarship to launch in memory of Edinburg North HS band director

May 24, 2024

Photo above: Chad Dempsey stands in a sunflower field outside of Alice, Texas, on July 24, 2022. Courtesy of the Dempsey family. By Maria Ruiz, May 24, 2024 Edinburg TX – A band scholarship for Edinburg North High School will launch…

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May 14, 2024

Dr. M. Ray Perryman Even as oil and natural gas production in Texas and the United States have been increasing rapidly, new data from the US Energy Information Administration indicates that proved reserves are also hitting record highs. Basically, we’re…

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STC Culinary Art introduces new associate degree track

January 31, 2024

Photo Above: South Texas College Culinary Arts has introduced a new program – Restaurant Management, to align with industry needs, which include more highly-skilled leaders, managers. By Amanda Sotelo Edinburg, Texas, January 31, 2024 — Il Forno Brands owner and long-time…

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STISD Preparatory Academy Wins 2022-2023 Academic & Athletic League Middle School Cup

September 18, 2023

Photo above — South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy student athletes pose with the 2022-2023 Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League (TCSAAL) Texas Cup for the Middle School Premier Schools division during the campus trophy presentation ceremony Edinburg, TX, Sept.…

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Cinnaholic Edinburg Opening July 28

July 26, 2023

Plant-based cinnamon rolls and sweet treats hosting grand opening EDINBURG, TX, July 26, 2023 – Cinnaholic, one of the fastest growing plant-based concepts in the country, will open on Friday, July 28 in Edinburg, TX, the first Cinnaholic in the Rio…

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Freddy Fender’s daughter to read excerpt from the first volume of Fender’s biography

July 18, 2023

Photo courtesy of Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fender EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History will host a Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Freddy Fender’s Meteoric Rise to Stardom,” featuring author Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fender at 2 p.m. on July…

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FuturoRGV hosts forum to discuss Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force’s efforts to Build a Thriving RGV

July 13, 2023

EDINBURG, TX, July 13, 2023 – FuturoRGV, along with South Texas College, the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, and Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, is hosting a morning-long forum today to discuss the efforts of the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force to build…

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Bullying Of Elite High School Athlete, Special Ed Services, Teacher Concerns Come Up During ECISD Board Public Comments

June 16, 2023

Photo above — Leticia Quintanilla, an executive board member for the local American Federation of Teachers, spoke about alleged bullying of an athlete at one of the high schools.  Edinburg, TX, June 15, 2023 – Bullying of a top high…

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Edinburg Municipal Court Extends Amnesty Program To July 31

June 8, 2023

Edinburg, TX — June 7, 2023 The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg City News Edinburg Municipal Court’s Amnesty Program has been extended through July 31st. The news was announced this week by Court staff. The Edinburg Municipal Court originally offer…

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