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Sekula Memorial Library earns statewide excellence award for 16th consecutive year
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library has been recognized as one of Texas’ top public libraries for the 16th consecutive year, earning the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. The annual award honors public libraries that demonstrate sustained excellence in service, programming…
Edinburg police arrest burglary suspect after safe found in parking lot
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police have arrested a suspect in connection with a smoke shop burglary after officers recovered a stolen safe and other items hours before the crime was reported. An open safe in the parking lot Officers responded shortly before dawn Jan. 26 to the 900 block of South Veterans Boulevard…
Cavender’s Boot City to open Edinburg store on University Drive
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, economic development, retail Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Cavender’s Boot City plans to open a new retail location in Edinburg, bringing an estimated $5 million investment and approximately 15 full-time jobs to the city, according to the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. Project location and investment The new store will be…
Daycare manager charged in evidence tampering case tied to child injury investigation
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, crime, child safety Staff Report Edinburg, TX – An Edinburg daycare manager has been charged in connection with a child injury investigation, according to information released by the Edinburg Police Department. Arrest of daycare manager Police said 58-year-old Alma Enriquez Garza, the manager of the daycare facility, was taken into…
Edinburg CISD reports brief lockdowns at two campuses after weapon reports on Monday
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, school safety, Edinburg CISD Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District reported that two campuses briefly entered lockdown Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, following reports of a possible weapon. District officials said no weapon was found at either location and all students and staff were safe. Incident at…
Edinburg library announces February schedule of children’s programs
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, library programs, family activities Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its schedule of children’s programs for February 2026, offering a variety of free activities for families throughout the month. Weekly early childhood programs Toddler Time will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays,…
Edinburg race weekend set with Miracle Mile, Fun Run and David Chavana 10K events
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, community events, road races Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Parks and Recreation will host its annual race weekend in early February, featuring the Miracle Mile and the David Chavana 10K Run/Walk, with events scheduled over two days at city facilities. Miracle Mile race details The Miracle Mile race is…
Edinburg library to host World Read Aloud Day events for families
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, library events, World Read Aloud Day Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a full day of activities Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in recognition of World Read Aloud Day, featuring multiple storytime sessions and special guests for children and families. The events are scheduled…
Edinburg Council to weigh airport funding, annexation and zoning changes in February 3rd meeting
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, for its regularly scheduled meeting, with a packed agenda that includes major infrastructure considerations, land-use decisions and economic development discussions. City leaders are expected to review a proposed $10.5 million infrastructure investment at the South Texas International Airport, a project…
Residents press tax, zoning concerns as Edinburg council advances rezonings, variances and contracts
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Residents used public comment and public hearing portions of the Feb. 3 Edinburg City Council meeting to raise concerns about taxes, city spending and the expansion of industrial zoning near established neighborhoods before the council approved a series of rezonings, development variances, an annexation request and multiple contracts. Public comments:…