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Edinburg Chamber Launches Membership Drive Tuesday, Wednesday Ahead of 100th Anniversary
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is launching a two-day membership drive on Feb. 11-12 as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The initiative aims to expand the Chamber’s membership base while highlighting its century-long contributions to the city’s economic growth. Currently serving 662 members, the Chamber has set an…
Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Crash in Edinburg
Photo above: Marcos Diego Dominguez was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, evading arrest, and reckless driving. Photo: Courtesy Edinburg PD. Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – A 20-year-old driver was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase and crashing into a pickup truck early Sunday morning authorities said. According to the Edinburg Police…
Economedes High School Principal Retires Amid Harassment Charges
By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – Jesus R. Mata, principal of Economedes High School, has retired from his position with the school district, effective Jan. 31, 2025, following allegations of harassment. The announcement came after an executive session of the Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees. Superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas confirmed Mata’s departure during the Feb. 4,…
Edinburg CISD Names Top Five Competitors at 32nd Annual Spelling Bee
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg CISD hosted its 32nd Annual Spelling Bee at Johnny G. Economedes High School, recognizing the district’s top young spellers. Caleb Giuoco, an eighth grader from South Middle School, secured first place in the competition. He was followed by Jozlyn Gonzalez and Genesis Masuca, both eighth graders from Longoria Middle…
Edinburg High School to Celebrate National Champion Cheerleaders with Banner Ceremony
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg High School will honor its national champion cheerleading teams with a banner-raising ceremony today, Friday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the school gym. The ceremony will recognize the varsity cheerleading team for winning its 11th national title and the junior varsity squad for securing its first-ever national championship.…
Alice school district warns Border Patrol may board buses and question students about citizenship
Photo above: The superintendent of the Alice Independent School District warned parents in a letter Wednesday that Border Patrol agents may be boarding school buses at highway checkpoints to question students about their citizenship status. Credit: Eddie Gaspar for The Texas Tribune By Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneFeb. 5, 2025 “Texas school district warns Border Patrol…
Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate
Photo above: The Texas Senate takes up Senate Bill 2 in Austin on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Credit: Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Feb. 5, 2025 “Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…
City Approves Zoning Change For Writers’ Retreat
Photo above: The proposed writers’ retreat is located at 2217 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr. By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – South Texas writers may soon find a calm, peaceful place to explore their writing and craft in Edinburg. The Edinburg City Council approved a change of zoning that would allow the site to be used for…
City Moves One More Step On Downtown Parking Garage
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council voted to move forward with a next step in building a parking garage near the Hidalgo County Courthouse during last night’s City Council meeting. At this point, the city acted to qualify five architectural firms to work on and submit proposed designs and costs for…
Edinburg Council Honors Lt. Oscar L. Treviño for 37 Years of Service
Staff Report EDINBURG TX—The Edinburg City Council recognized Lieutenant Oscar L. Treviño for his 37 years of dedicated service to the Edinburg Police Department with a proclamation honoring his career and contributions to public safety. Trevino, who retired last month on Jan. 10, was honored during last night’s City Council meeting. Treviño began his career…
