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“Somebody needs to get fired”: Vicente Gonzalez blasts Dem strategy on abortion, trans issues
Photo above: U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, in his office the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21, 2024. Gonzalez defeated former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores to secure the seat for Texas’ 34th District. Credit: Shuran Huang for The Texas Tribune By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “”Somebody needs to get fired”: Vicente Gonzalez…
Edinburg Police Host “When Sean Speaks” to Raise Awareness on Drunk Driving
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the community to a poignant presentation, “When Sean Speaks,” aimed at raising awareness about the devastating consequences of drunk driving. The event will take place on Monday, December 4, at 6 p.m. at Edinburg City Hall. “When Sean Speaks” tells the story of Sean…
RGV DAs Launch “No Refusal” DWI Initiative for Holiday Season
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition (RGV DAC) has announced the implementation of a “No Refusal” DWI initiative aimed at reducing impaired driving during the holiday season. The initiative, a collaboration between the district attorneys of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties and law enforcement at all levels, will…
Shrinking Schools
Dr. M. Ray Perryman It’s a fact of US demographic life that school enrollments are likely to trend downward. The population is aging, birth rates are dropping, and consequently there are fewer school-aged children. The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that enrollment fell by 2.1% between 2017 and 2022, with a decline of 5.5%…
STXIFF Kicks Off 2025 Season with Networking Mixer in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) will officially launch its 2025 season with an annual Networking Mixer on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the ACE Center in Edinburg. Organized by the City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Division, the event invites filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts to connect and…
STC and Hidalgo County partner to support foster youth housing
Photo Caption:South Texas College, Hidalgo County and community partners are advocating for those in the foster care system by supporting the county’s first-ever Foster Youth Initiative rental vouchers for housing assistance to aged-out foster youth. Joey Gomez, STC Communications Edinburg, Texas – October is Foster Youth Voice Month nationwide, and with it comes an opportunity for…
Hidalgo County Judge Responds To Texas Ag Commissioner’s Order to Redirect Rio Grande Water
Staff Report Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an executive order allowing farmers and ranchers in the Rio Grande Valley to draw excess water from the Rio Grande for irrigation. The move comes after heavy rainfall in Mexico caused significant runoff from the Marte Gomez reservoir, sending surplus water into the Gulf of Mexico.…
At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passports
Photo above: Former U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores speaks during a debate with U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez. During the debate, Flores attacked Gonzalez for his stance on immigration and the border. Credit: Courtesy: CBS4 NBC23/NewsNation By Berenice Garcia, The Texas TribuneOct. 18, 2024 “At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passports” was first…
Edinburg Alumna returns to STC to shape the next generation of sonographers
Photo Above: Nora Peña is wrapping up her first year as a full-time STC faculty member, embracing the opportunity to give back to the institution that launched her career in both Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Technology. Photo courtesy STC. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications As she concludes her first year as a full-time faculty member at South…
Edinburg Chef Lands Spot On Food Network Show
Photo: Chef Graham Campbell, who owns the Castlehill Bistro, appeared on the Food Network’s “Last Bite Hotel.” Photo courtesy of the Food Network. By Arnoldo Mata From the windswept coast of western Scotland, Oban is about a three-hour drive to Edinburgh. However, it’s been a years-long journey to Edinburg, Texas, for Graham Campbell, whose love…
