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Hidalgo County Receives Certificate of Occupancy for New Courthouse
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — Hidalgo County has received a Certificate of Occupancy for its new courthouse from the City of Edinburg, marking a significant step toward opening the facility to the public. The certificate ensures that the courthouse meets all structural and safety standards required for public use. “This has been a long time…
Edinburg School Bus Involved in Accident; No Students on Board
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — Authorities are investigating a collision involving an Edinburg CISD school bus and a pickup truck at the intersection of Rogers Road and McColl Road. The accident occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. No students were on board the bus at the time of the incident. However, the…
Edinburg Prepares for 43rd Annual David Chavana 10K Run/Walk
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg will host the 43rd Annual David Chavana 10K Run/Walk, the Rio Grande Valley’s largest 10K event, on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, followed by a Fun Run at 10 a.m. Participants can also…
RioPlex Member Responds to Proposed Tariff on Mexican Imports
By Staff Report In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s announced plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on Mexican imports, the RioPlex Initiative has expressed concern over the potential economic consequences of such a policy. “The RioPlex Initiative appreciates the intent by President-elect Donald Trump to aggressively confront the scourge of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl,…
Vietnam veteran to share struggles and triumphs
By Pamela Morales, MOST History Communications EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Fernando Alvarez Vietnam Story,” a documentary featuring Rio Grande Valley native Fernando Alvarez, at 2 p.m. Dec. 1. This half-hour documentary is a story of courage and emotions from the perspective of Alvarez,…
STC Biology, TAMUK carve out new careers
Pictured Left to Right: Alyssa Aguilar, Mark Reinitz, Larissa Reinitz, Nicolas Canales, Emanuel Martinez, Marian Salinas. STC’s biology department, in partnership with Texas A&M Kingsville, empowers students through the TEAM grant with scholarships, hands-on training and certifications for USDA careers. By Sara Reyna, STC Communications Partnering with Texas A&M-Kingsville (TAMUK) has brought a unique scholarship opportunity…
Edinburg Launches Holiday Home Decorating Contest with Festive Awards
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg is inviting residents to participate in its annual “Deck The House” Holiday Decorating Contest, a spirited competition celebrating creative and festive holiday displays. Registration runs from Dec. 2 through Dec. 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. Participants can showcase their holiday spirit and vie for awards in…
Edinburg Library to Host Holly Jolly Winter Celebration on Dec. 12
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will host its annual Holly Jolly Winter Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1906 South Closner Blvd. The family-friendly event will feature games, activities, and live Christmas caroling, with a special appearance by Santa Claus. Children will…
A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strapped
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune, and Shomial Ahmad, Fort Worth Report “A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strapped” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. When Jason…
Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico could devastate border region, Texas economists warn
Photo above: President-elect Donald Trump warned that he’d impose tariffs on goods from Canada, China and Mexico until drugs and undocumented migrants stop crossing the border. Credit: Carlos Barria/REUTERS By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune “Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico could devastate border region, Texas economists warn” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan…
