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Precinct 4 Breaks Ground on Parking Lot Improvements in a San Carlos Plaza
Photo above — Ellie Torres, Hidalgo County Com. Pct. 4, hosted the groundbreaking for improvements for the Hidalgo County San Carlos Head Start building, the UT Health RGV Primary Care Facility, the newly opened AHEC Annex, and the Hidalgo County San Carlos WIC Office. EDINBURG,TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Precinct 4 Parking Lot…
Edinburg to Host Annual Filipino Festival
Edinburg, TX – A taste of Filipino heritage is coming to Edinburg. The City of Edinburg is pleased to announce the upcoming Edinburg Filipino Fest, to be held on Saturday, June 10, at 6 p.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium located at 200 N. 7th Ave, just behind Edinburg City Hall. The festival will offer a glimpse…
Little Free Library Unveiled at Precinct 4 Endowment Center
Edinburg, TX — On June 2, 2023, Hidalgo County Precinct 4, the Hidalgo County 4-H Program and the South Texas Literacy Coalition hosted an unveiling event of a “Free Little Library” located at the entrance of the Precinct 4 Endowment Center in San Carlos. “It brings me great pleasure that this is the second Little Library located…
Edinburg Public Works Department receives distinguished safety award
Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg is proud to announce that the Public Works Department’s Real-Time Hydrological System (RTHS) has been selected for the 2023 Exceptional Performance Award for Safety by the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The department’s RTHS, an innovative flood management project, allows staff to access up-to-date information on…
Edinburg Fire Chief Snyder inducted into Texas Emergency Management Hall of Fame
Edinburg, TX – An Edinburg hero has been honored. Last week, at the Texas Division of Emergency Management State Conference held in Fort Worth, the late Edinburg Fire Chief Shawn Snider was posthumously inducted into the esteemed Texas Emergency Management Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor recognizes Chief Snider’s unparalleled commitment, tireless work, and unwavering dedication…
The Museum of South Texas History will host the four-part Summer Saturdays at the Museum series featuring play money and fun prizes.
Photo above – Participants can “buy” entries with play money for a chance to win custom museum puzzle. Photo credit: MOSTHistory EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History presents Summer Saturdays at the Museum, an adventure through the Rio Grande Legacy exhibition, 1910 Jail and a makeshift store called La Bodega, from 11 a.m.…
Feeling the Pinch!
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 1, 2023 Since 2013, the Federal Reserve has conducted an annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which seeks to measure the economic wellbeing of US households. In October 2022, 11,000 adults across the country were asked a variety of questions about their financial situations. Let’s examine some of…
Edinburg World Birding Center celebrates Free Fishing Day with educational programming
Edinburg, Texas – The Edinburg World Birding Center (EWBC) announced its participation in Free Fishing Day, a statewide event in Texas, taking place on Saturday, June 3, 2023. As part of this celebration, the EWBC will be offering engaging programming within the World Birding Center to promote fishing education and provide participants with valuable skills…
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
Photo above — Starting in 2025, many Texas drivers will no longer have to have their car inspected for safety. Credit: Ryan McCrimmon for The Texas Tribune By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune, June 1, 2023 Most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers…
Edinburg North’s Keyshawn Garcia wins National Track Championship
Photo above — It wasn’t even close as Keyshawn Garcia too the national title in the 800 meter dash at the Running Lane Track Nationals in Huntsville, Alabama. EDINBURG TX May 30, 2023 –After claiming a State Title in the 800M Dash at the Texas 6A State Track Meet, Edinburg North’s Keyshawn Garcia was far…
