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Edinburg Police Respond to Aggravated Robbery, Suspects Detained
Edinburg, TX — On Sunday, May 19, 2024, shortly after 6:30 p.m., officers from the Edinburg Police Department responded to a report of an aggravated robbery at 4420 W. University Dr. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who reported that while he was getting water, two unidentified males approached him and demanded his phone.…
Edinburg to Host Community Garage Sale Saturday, May 25
Edinburg, TX — The City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department will hold a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Edinburg Park & Recreation Center located at 315 E. Mark S. Peña Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539. This family-friendly event offers…
City of Edinburg Grants Administration Department Recognized for Vital Community Projects
Edinburg, TX — The City of Edinburg’s Grants Administration Department was recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its outstanding work on two critical projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The HUD San Antonio Field Office awarded Edinburg’s CDBG-CV Public Broadband Infrastructure Project 1st Place in…
Former Edinburg Chamber Board President Charged with DWI
Photo above – Mario Lizcano Jr was charged with DWI. Photo credit: Hidalgo County photo. Edinburg, TX — Mario Lizcano Jr., the former President of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Board, was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of driving while intoxicated. According to the Edinburg Police Department, officers observed a black Chevrolet Silverado stopped…
Tragic Drowning Incident at Apartment Pool
Edinburg, TX — On Friday, May 17, 2024, shortly before 5 p.m., Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a call at 1415 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. concerning a 6-year-old boy found unresponsive in an apartment complex pool. Upon arrival, officers immediately initiated chest compressions in an effort to resuscitate the child. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)…
UPDATED: Teen Detained in Edinburg Shooting Incident
Edinburg, TX — On Sunday, May 19, 2024, shortly after 6 p.m., officers from the Edinburg Police Department responded to a shooting incident on the 600 block of Pin Oak Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, 43-year-old Alvi Aristegui Puyg, deceased from a gunshot wound. Through their investigation, officers detained 17-year-old Alberto Quintana, who…
Edinburg to Host Joint Regional Hurricane Preparedness Conference
Edinburg, TX — As hurricane season approaches, the City of Edinburg, in collaboration with Hidalgo County and the cities of McAllen, Mission, Pharr, and Weslaco, will hold a Joint Regional Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference on Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at Edinburg City Hall. This collaborative effort aims to provide residents with essential information…
Edinburg Fire Department Donates Safety Equipment to Mexican Cities
Edinburg, TX — In a gesture of international cooperation and support, the Edinburg Fire Department is set to donate essential firefighting equipment to two Mexican cities, Valle Hermoso in Tamaulipas and Abasolo in Nuevo León. The presentation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. This donation aims to provide vital life-saving resources to…
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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…
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,…
