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Mayor Garza Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election

Bobby Pulido May Run For Congress

Valley Teen Traffic Deaths Up as Seat Belt Use Declines

De La Cruz Names Edinburg Students To Military Academies

Edinburg Festivals for 2025

Nativity scene collection on display at MOSTHistory

Band director

Scholarship to launch in memory of Edinburg North HS band director

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 this week to provide funds to four graduating seniors this spring. The Chad Dempsey Inspire…

Perryman Column

More and More

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 finding new reserves faster than we can extract them from the ground. Proved reserves are…

Culinary-students

STC Culinary Art introduces new associate degree track

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 South Texas College Culinary Arts partner Jaime Muriel said anyone can be a great cook,…

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Ranch Fest Celebrates South Texas Ranch Culture and History

Staff Report Edinburg, TX, February 8, 2024 — Edinburg is gearing up for a day filled with ranch life and cultural immersion as the Museum of South Texas History hosts the 9th Annual Ranch Fest on Saturday, February 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event promises a unique blend of educational demonstrations, engaging activities,…

young hearts

9th Annual Young Hearts Matter Event to Address Teen Dating Violence Prevention

Staff Report Edinburg, TX, January 29, 2024 — In a concerted effort to raise awareness about teen dating violence prevention, Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios is set to host the 9th Annual Young Hearts Matter Teen Dating Violence Prevention event.  Collaborating with Region One ESC and the Texas Council on Family Violence, the…

renters

South Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds

Photo above: The Mueller neighborhood in East Austin on Oct. 7, 2023. Credit: John Jordan/The Texas Tribune By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune And Edinburg Advocate Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas, Jan. 27, 2024 — Texas renters are under more pressure from the state’s high housing costs than ever, according to a Harvard University study released Thursday. The impact…

gambling

HCSO Busts Illegal Gambling Operation in Rural Edinburg – Eight Arrested

Photo above: Quinta Los Portillos, situated at the 1900 Block of North 83rd Street in rural Edinburg, Texas, is the site of an alleged illegal gambling operation. Staff Report Edinburg, TX, January 27, 2024 – Hidalgo County Sheriff deputies investigated an alleged gambling operation that resulted in eight arrests and confiscation of a large number of…

VITA tax assistance

VITA tax preparation services set to begin at STC

Photo Caption: Cynthia Sanchez (left), associate professor with STC’s Business Administration program and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site coordinator at the college’s Mid-Valley campus assists volunteers recently at a training. STC will be hosting the VITA program as they prepare to help taxpayers process their returns ahead of the filing deadline on April 15.…

New-engineering-degree

UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science Receives Approval for New Ph.D. Program in Computer Science

Photo above: UTRGV President Guy Bailey and university leaders addressed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board today in Austin as the group moved forward with the approval of the second Ph.D. degree for the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The new Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications will offer rigorous, fundamental…

Chuck Malloy

Museum of South Texas History to Host Presentation on Palm Care and Maintenance

Staff Report Edinburg, TX, September 23, 2023 — The Museum of South Texas History will feature Chuck Malloy from the Palm Society of South Texas in its upcoming Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Palm Care and Maintenance,” scheduled for January 28 at 2 p.m. The event will take place in the Courtyard Gallery and is open…

Funding Opportunities Event Flyer

Edinburg Chamber, EDC to Host Small Business Funding Seminar Wed., Feb. 5th

Staff Report EDINBURG TX—Local entrepreneurs and small business...
Writers Retreat

City Approves Zoning Change For  Writers’ Retreat

Photo above: The proposed writers' retreat is located...