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City Council Members Set

Enrollment down 895 students 

Old Courthouse To Be Torn Down

Edinburg students begin their journey in health care

Perryman Column

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…

Dance Competition

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…

PD Grad Cetemony

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…

Ground bvreaking

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…

Cyber security student

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…

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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…

Post - Lunch _ Learn Business Event Announcement

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…

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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…

STC Students at computers

STC Cybersecurity program introduces new associate degree in Artificial Intelligence

Photo Caption: STC is on the way to launching a first-of-its-kind Associate of Applied Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) created to meet a growing demand for AI-skilled workers in the region by 2026. Photo courtesy of STC Communications Joey Gomez, STC Communications McAllen TX – South Texas College is launching a first-of-its-kind Associate of Applied Science in Artificial…

Cloe

Practical Ways to Strengthen Well-Being Without Overhauling Your Life 

Chloe Pearson Well-being often feels like a big goal with vague instructions. In reality, it’s shaped by small, repeatable choices that fit into real schedules and real lives. When simple habits stack up, they quietly improve energy, mood, and resilience without demanding a full lifestyle overhaul.  Key Takeaways  Supporting Your Body With Simple Daily Habits …

Jose Angel

UTRGV student earns spot on new reality music competition “Operación Triunfo USA”

Photo above: UTRGV student José Ángel Fernández recently...
City Meeting Report

Edinburg City Council Approves Hedfelt Drive Rezoning, Honors Soccer Coach, Retiree at July 7 Meeting

Edinburg, Edinburg City Council, Omar Ochoa, rezoning, Hedfelt...