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Runoffs set in Hidalgo County Texas House races following March 3 primary
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, elections, Texas House Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Runoffs have been projected in both parties’ primary races for Texas House District 41 following the March 3 election in Hidalgo County. Texas House District 40 This district is based primarily in Edinburg but extends into sections of McAllen, Pharr and San Juan.…
Fiesta Edinburg to bring four days of music and carnival events to Bert Ogden Arena
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Fiesta Edinburg, Bert Ogden Arena Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Fiesta Edinburg will return March 5-8, 2026, at the Bert Ogden Arena, featuring four days of live music, carnival attractions and family entertainment. The annual event is presented by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. Schedule details The Heart of America Carnival…
Edinburg man arrested on stalking charge, resigns from sheriff’s office position
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, police, stalking Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department arrested Lathan Lee Sanchez on Feb. 27, 2026, following an investigation into repeated harassment that had reportedly been occurring since January. Investigation details According to officers, Sanchez went to the victim’s workplace, approached the victim’s vehicle and repeatedly called the…
City of Edinburg announces 13 honorees for 2026 Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX New202s, Hometown of Heroes, Half-Marathon Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has announced the 13 community members selected as “Hometown Heroes” for the 2026 Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, March 8. The honorees were recognized during a press conference held Feb. 26 at the Edinburg Arts, Culture,…
Edinburg Parks to host open practice for Senior 55+ Softball League
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Parks and Recreation, senior softball Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host an open practice for its Senior 55+ Softball League from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Park Fourplex. The open practice is part of the department’s upcoming 55…
Edinburg Council to receive annual racial profiling report at Thursday, Mar. 5 meeting
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, City Council, racial profiling report Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council will receive the Edinburg Police Department’s 2025 Annual Report for Officer Initiated Contact Data during a special meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. March 5 at City Hall, 415 W. University Drive. The meeting was moved from its…
Final orientation session scheduled for Edinburg library citizenship program
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, citizenship classes, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Residents seeking U.S. citizenship have one final opportunity to attend an upcoming orientation session for the City of Edinburg’s citizenship preparation program. The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host bilingual orientation sessions on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Saturday,…
Edinburg library announces March Teen & Tween programs for ages 11-18
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Teen Programs, Library Events Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a series of Teen & Tween programs in March for youth ages 11 to 18. The programs will take place throughout the month at the library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd., and are organized by…
STC alumnus turns setbacks into a leadership journey in higher education
Photo Caption: From layoff to leadership, South Texas College alumnus Enrique Jorge said his journey to a new career through STC is a story about the power of resilience and the impact of education in transforming setbacks into steppingstones. More than a decade later, Jorge said he is now pursuing a doctorate in Higher Education Administration…
Edinburg CISD board hears preliminary STAAR overview, addresses campus metrics and facilities agenda
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, school board, public comment, enrollment Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg CISD board went over the preliminary STARR overview from test reports. The Board also took action on personnel matters. Accountability overview and campus metrics Assessment Director Jose Garza presented an overview of preliminary STAAR results for the 2024-25…
