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City of Edinburg Introduces Innovative Customer Service Approach
Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 11, 2024 — In a commitment to enhancing customer service experiences for residents interacting with city departments, the City of Edinburg has unveiled a new online-based initiative, inviting citizens to share their feedback after their visits. The Customer Service Satisfaction Survey, which went live on Monday, January 8, 2024, on the…
Shooting Incident Shakes Rural Edinburg Community
Photo above: Shooting victim Michael Daniel Arevalo, 23 years old. Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 11, 2024 — A quiet night turned tragic on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, as deputies responded to a shooting incident in the 5600 block of Wakita Dr., located in rural Edinburg, Texas. Responding swiftly to the call at 10:28 pm, deputies…
Practical Tips for Boosting Health, Happiness, and Confidence
Photo via Pexels By Chloe Pearson Even the most confident person could use a boost now and then. A healthy self-esteem can help you navigate the world with ease and encourages you to achieve your goals more efficiently. There are many small actions you can take to enhance your mental and physical well-being day to day. …
South Texas Educator’s Impact on Chicano Movement Explored in Sunday Speaker Series
Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 3, 2024 — The Museum of South Texas History is set to host a captivating presentation as part of its Sunday Speaker Series, featuring South Texas educator Aurelio Manuel Montemayor and writer Thomas Ray García. The event, titled “How a South Texas Educator Transformed the Chicano Movement,” is scheduled for 2…
Looking Back
Dr. M. Ray Perryman January 10, 2023 As I’ve said before, one of the most striking characteristics the US economy demonstrated in 2023 was resilience. Texas set a blazing growth pace for the year, though things slowed a bit toward the end. Let’s look back at the year and the key developments from an economic…
Edinburg Moves MLK Day of Service with Restlawn Cemetery Revitalization Project To Friday, Jan. 19
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX – January 3, 2024 — In a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, the City of Edinburg, alongside the City’s Cultural Arts’ Juneteenth Committee and Village in the Valley (VIVA), announces the MLK Day of Service initiative. However, as inclement weather is expected this weekend and into early next…
Snider Honored At Texas Fire Service Earn Texas Fire Service Hall of Honor Lifetime Achievement Awards
Staff Reports SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – On Sunday evening, January 7, former Edinburg Fire Chief Shawn Michael Snider was honored posthumously for his 40 years of service with induction into the Texas Fire Service Hall of Honor. This Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes current or former firefighters or emergency service personnel who have made significant contributions…
UTRGV Chess Team advances again to Final Four, Takes fourth spot at Pan-American team competition
Photo above: For the ninth time, the UTRGV Chess Team has advanced to the national championship of collegiate chess, the Final Four, also known as the President’s Cup. The UTRGV Team A earned the fourth spot at the Final Four competition held this past weekend, Jan. 4-7, in the Rio Grande Valley for the first…
City of Edinburg Gears Up for ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Half-Marathon with Call for Nominations
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 3, 2024 — As the City of Edinburg prepares for the upcoming ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Half-Marathon scheduled for March 3, 2024, residents are encouraged to participate in the spirit of community recognition by nominating individuals who have left a lasting impact on the city. The city is calling on its…
Edinburg Confirms Plans To Bring Vaquero Football To H-E-B Park
From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, November 29, 2023 — In a concerted effort to enrich the collegiate experience and foster community spirit, the City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), is actively working with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to host Vaquero football games at H-E-B Park. This…
