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Council reviews self-funded health plan performance, approves staffing and development measures
Editor’s note: Some Edinburg City Council meeting cover a wide range of topics. In order to provide the best coverage for Edinburg residents, The Edinburg Advocate develops multiple stories. You can see our previous story here. Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, employee health plan, city ordinances Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council on…
Venezuela
Dr. M. Ray PerrymanPe Despite a wealth of natural resources, Venezuela has been facing prolonged upheaval, punctuated by hyperinflation, corruption, and a resultant humanitarian crisis. Recent developments, including the US removal of Nicolas Maduro, offer hope for meaningful improvement, though the situation is still evolving. Given the country’s vast oil reserves, the changing dynamics have…
Rio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition set for Feb. 21 at ACE Center
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, cultural arts, dance competition Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Division and Conceptos Dance Ensemble will present the 2026 Rio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition on Feb. 21. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at the Edinburg…
Eight cadets to graduate from Edinburg Police Department’s inaugural academy class
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, police academy, public safety Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department will graduate eight cadets from its first police academy class Feb. 20, marking the completion of the department’s inaugural training program. The graduation ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in the Edinburg City Council…
Hidalgo County Precinct 4, Edinburg CISD to hold groundbreaking for Southeast Park
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, parks and recreation, infrastructure Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 25 for the new Southeast Park. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at 4483 E. Canton Rd., behind Betts Elementary…
STC Dual Credit student steps up to protect valley businesses through Cybersecurity Clinic
Photo Caption: Maximiliano Rodriguez, 17, says he is already helping to safeguard the Rio Grande Valley’s digital future through an innovative Cybersecurity Clinic. He is part of a group of 12 students who are stepping up to provide free cybersecurity services to small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Photo courtesy STC Communications Joey Gomez, STC Communications McAllen…
Second annual “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” to begin in Hidalgo County
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Black History Month, community event Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Black History Month events across Hidalgo County will include the second annual “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom,” a multi-day walk honoring enslaved African descendants who fled south in search of freedom in the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico. Organizers describe the…
Edinburg EDC to host workforce resources workshop March 5
McAllen News, Edinburg TX News, business workshop, workforce development Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (Edinburg EDC), in partnership with Workforce Solutions and the Texas Workforce Commission, will present the first session of its Boost Your Business: Lunch & Learn Series March 5. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edinburg EDC…
Edinburg EDC, UTRGV to host Kauffman FastTrac business training program
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, business development, entrepreneurship Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center, is accepting applications for the upcoming Kauffman FastTrac Program. The in-person course will be held at the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Training Room, 617…
Residents raise concerns over taxes, library services and development as council advances EMS contract
Editor’s note: Some Edinburg City Council meeting cover a wide range of topics. In order to provide the best coverage for Edinburg residents, The Edinburg Advocate develops multiple stories. We will post the subsequent stories here. Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, public comments, EMS contract Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Public concerns over taxes, bond debt,…