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A 7% Solution?
Dr. M. Ray Perryman — November 02, 2022 The rate on 30-year mortgages has topped 7% for the first time in more than 20 years. The sharp rise from about 3% just a year ago is causing fallout for homebuyers and the housing market. While the current situation is going to be costly from several…
Making an Investment
Photo above — UTRGV President Guy Bailey welcomed students to the new Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration program in October. The program, which includes full tuition and fees covered by UTRGV, will be delivered in an accelerated online format, allowing the entire program to be completed in one year by the first of…
Edinburg Library to Host Local Authors
An Evening of Poetry with Julieta Corpus, Anne Estevis, and Alyssa Canul Edinburg, TX— The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library invites the public to meet local authors Julieta Corpus, Anne Estevis, and Alyssa Canul. They will be promoting their latest books, Of Love and Departures/De Amor y Despedidas by Julieta Corpus, and Tattoos and Old Lace by Anne Estevis and…
2022 Edinburg Cares Food Drive Still Accepting Donations
It’s time to come together and give back to those in need! ❤️ The City of Edinburg is now accepting donations for the annual Edinburg Cares Food Drive. The City is accepting canned goods/nonperishable items (corn, fruit, vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy mixes, stuffing, etc.) Feel free to stop by any of the drop-off locations listed below. This…
Idea Academy Student Arrested For Making Threats To Students, Staff
On Tuesday, November 7th, 2022 an Idea Academy school official contacted the Edinburg Police Department to report that a 16-year-old male student attending the Idea Academy, located in the 3300 block of E. Texas Road, made several verbal threats to staff and other students on November 4th, 2022 during school hours. A school employee and…
Two Re-Elected, One Voted Out, One Run-Off In ECISD Races
Photo above — Letty Flores, newly elected Edinburg CISD trustee, defeated two-term incumbent Oscar Salinas. Edinburg TX — November 9, 2022 Edinburg voters re-elected two school board members, voted out one board member and are set for a run-off. The race for Place 2, newcomer Letty Flores defeated two-term incumber Oscar Salinas by more than…
Mario Lizcano Installed As President of the Board Edinburg Chamber Board
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced Mario Lizcano, Administrator of Corporate Affairs at DHR Health, as its 2022 President of the Board. Lizcano’s term began on October 1, 2022, and succeeds Michael Williamson, former President of the Board and current Executive Vice President of Commercial Lending at Texas National Bank. Lizcano first began serving as…
Veronica Gonzales Completes Service As Edinburg Chamber Board of Director
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce marked the end of Veronica Gonzales’s term serving on the Board of Directors. For the past eight years, Gonzales has committed her time, talent, and expertise to the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. Gonzales began her service on the Board of Directors in 2014, fulfilling the end of Martin Baylor’s term…
Edinburg PD Unveils Crime Incidence Mapping Website
Edinburg TX – November 1, 2022 Photo above: A screenshot shows the website map pinpointing the number of incidents around a selected location in Edinburg. Edinburg residents will now have a way to see an online map of where crimes, traffic accidents and other incidents have occurred. Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala announced at this…
Edinburg Council Approves Small Business Loan Program
Edinburg TX – Nov. 2, 2022 The Edinburg City Council approved the Small Business Loan Program at last night’s meeting. The program will provide up to $50,000 in loans at a reduced interest rate. According to Edinburg Assistant City Manager Nelda Ramirez, Economic Development staff received a proposal from the LiftFund for an interest buy…
