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Greg Abbott’s order causing delays, supply chain issues
Trucks delivering products from Mexico are facing hours long waits at ports of entry. BY JAMES BARRAGÁN APRIL 8, 2022 Commercial vehicles trying to enter the United States to deliver products from Mexico have been backed up for hours at Texas ports of entry following Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive on Wednesday that state troopers increase inspections. “This continues…
Third Way: UTRGV ranks fourth in country for students’ economic mobility
By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MARCH 30, 2021 – UTRGV was recently ranked fourth nationally among the Top 10 schools that offer the most economic mobility for their students. Third Way, a national nonprofit think tank, announced the ranking in a recent report entitled “Out With the Old, In With the New:…
UTRGV CMAS Unveils Literary Landmark Honoring Gloria Anzaldúa
By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa EDINBURG, TEXAS – APRIL 4, 2022 – El Retorno Al Valle: Literary Landmark Unveiling and Symposium honoring Gloria Anzaldúa was held at her alma mater, UTRGV, on Monday, March 28, on the Edinburg Campus.A symposium about Anzaldúa was held during the day at the UTRGV Ballroom, and in her honor, the literary…
Municipal Swimming Pool Closed
EDINBURG, TX – As a safety precaution due to the demolition of the pool house, the Edinburg Municipal Waterpark Lap Swimming Pool will be closed beginning April 5th through April 17th. For more information, call the Aquatics Division at 956-381-5631.
Storywalk: The Busy Tree
EDINBURG, TX –Read a delightful children’s book displayed along the trails in the Children’s Garden this month! StoryWalk® is a series of signs featuring pages from a children’s book, and as you stroll down the trail, you’re directed to the next page in the story. It’s a fun and educational way for children and adults…
Edinburg Offers U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes
EDINBURG, TX – Uniendo Naciones, Solo Para Servir will be offering Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes at the Sekula Memorial Library starting Friday, February 26th, 2022 until May, 28, 2022. The classes will be offered in English, Spanish and bilingual. For dates and scheduled time, please view the graphic above for more details. These free…
9th Annual UFO Festival Lands In Edinburg This Weekend
Quick Read When: Thursday, April 7th- Saturday, April 9th, 2022 Time: Various Location: View event locations here. Tickets: Here. EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg will be hosting the 9th Annual UFO Festival and Conference from April 7th – 9th, 2022. This three-day award-winning Festival will include an Incident site visit and BBQ, a…
Edinburg Council Focuses on Public Trust, Accountability and Transparency During City Meeting
Council Unanimously Approves Three Ordinances Related to Ethics, Budget Transfers, and Disaster Procurement Processes EDINBURG, TX –During the March 15th, 2022 regularly scheduled Edinburg City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council discussed and unanimously passed three ordinances listed on its agenda: ORDINANCES Consider Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Edinburg, Texas at Title…
Edinburg Council Appoints Interim City Secretary
EDINBURG, TX –On Tuesday, March 15, 2022 during a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting, the Edinburg Mayor and Council appointed Deputy Registrar Elizabeth Rodriguez as Interim City Secretary. This announcement follows the previous March 1, 2022 City Council Meeting where City Secretary Myra L. Ayala was named Interim City Manager. Rodriguez was first hired by…
South Texas Health System
South Texas Health System’s New $100 Million, Five-Story Patient Tower EDINBURG, TX –We’re beaming with pride for South Texas Health System! Yesterday, they celebrated an exciting moment in STHS Edinburg history, the topping off of their new five-story patient tower. A special ceremony was held to mark the completion of the building’s structure, as STHS…
