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TODAY: City of Edinburg Hosts FAFSA Senior Night to Support College-Bound Students
Staff Report EDINBURG — The City of Edinburg, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) and Alfia Bilal, is hosting a FAFSA Senior Night to help high school seniors and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event will take place on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, from 5…
Edinburg Highlights Packed Schedule of Festivals and Events for 2025
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg has unveiled its 2025 lineup of festivals and events, offering a year-long calendar filled with cultural celebrations, sports competitions, and family-friendly activities. Touted as the “City of Festivals,” Edinburg will host events designed to showcase the community’s vibrant heritage, artistic talent, and diverse traditions. January The…
Edinburg Firefighters Respond to Two Mobile Home Fires, One Man Charged with Arson
Photo above: Eliud Casas was charged with arson in the aftermath of a home fire. Photo: Edinburg PD. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Firefighters in Edinburg responded to two separate mobile home fires on Wednesday, with one incident resulting in an arson charge against a 36-year-old man. Both fires prompted quick action from emergency crews…
Edinburg to Host Cemetery Cleanup in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Juneteenth Committee and the UTRGV Center for Student Involvement, will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a community service event aimed at preserving a historic landmark. Volunteers are invited to participate in a cleanup effort at Restlawn Cemetery on Monday, Jan.…
Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly
Photo Above: A sign for 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline number, is posted at a North Austin parking lot on Jan. 3, 2025. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas TribuneBy Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…
Some Texas business leaders are apprehensive about Trump’s pledged deportations
Phot above: Construction workers building homes in San Antonio on Dec. 10, 2024. Credit: Scott Stephen Ball for The Texas Tribune By Alejandra Martinez, Alejandro Serrano, Berenice Garcia, Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune “Some Texas business leaders are apprehensive about Trump’s pledged deportations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan…
Motorcyclist Killed in Thursday Night Crash in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – A 28-year-old motorcyclist died Thursday night following a collision with a metal light pole on the 2800 block of Larkspur Drive. The crash occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m., and Edinburg Police Department’s Traffic Division quickly responded to the scene. The rider, identified as Damion Hernandez, was transported to a local…
Fiesta Edinburg 2025 to Feature Grammy Winners La Mafia, Alicia Villarreal
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has announced a star-studded lineup for the 56th annual Fiesta Edinburg, set to take place from Feb. 27 to March 2, 2025, at Bert Ogden Arena. The festival will feature performances by Latin Grammy-winning artists La Mafia and Alicia Villarreal, alongside family-friendly attractions and activities.…
Nativity scene collection on display at MOSTHistory
Photo above: Two visitors to the Museum of South Texas History view part of the “Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Peña Nativity Scene Collection,” a spotlight exhibit displaying 120 nativity scenes until Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Pamela Morales, MOSTHistory Communications EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History will feature the “Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Peña Nativity Scene…
Edinburg Police Arrest Two, Recover Stolen Items in Auto Theft Investigation
Photo above: Auto theft suspects, Edgar Olguin, left, Jonathan Moreno, were arrested this week by Edinburg Police in relation to multiple vehicle burglaries. Staff Report EDINBURG TX– The Edinburg Police Department recovered stolen items and made two arrests in connection with an ongoing auto theft investigation linked to multiple vehicle burglaries and thefts across the…
