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Thousands of Texas students lose college credits when transferring. Here are pitfalls to avoid.
Students walk past the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station on Nov. 13, 2025. Cassie Stricker for The Texas Tribune Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Thousands of students take classes every year that won’t count toward their degree, losing transfer credits, setting back college careers and raising education costs. In…
Edinburg CISD to hold ribbon cutting for Edinburg North High School drainage project on April 13
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg CISD will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 13 to mark completion of the Edinburg North High School Drainage Project, a collaborative infrastructure effort addressing longstanding flooding concerns affecting the campus and surrounding area. The project involved coordination with Hidalgo County Commissioner Precinct 4, the…
Edinburg CISD posts Vela head football coach opening amid suspension, lawsuits
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, education, athletics, Edinburg CISD Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg CISD posted a job opening March 26, 2026, for the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach position at Robert Vela High School as current coach Ernesto “Ernie” Alonzo remains suspended amid ongoing litigation. According to reports, Alonzo was suspended following…
Edinburg veteran pursues medical career at STC to give back to fellow service members
Photo Caption: After serving three years in the U.S. Army, South Texas College student Miguel Salinas is taking the first steps toward a career as a physician assistant through the college’s Patient Care Technician program, gaining experience to one day care for fellow veterans. Photo courtesy of STC Communications Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Edinburg TX –…
UTRGV to host Business Resource Showcase focused on regional economic development on Tuesday, Mar. 31
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, UTRGV, Business resources showcase Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Office of Workforce & Economic Development will host the UTRGV Business Resource Showcase: Regional Information Series on March 31 in Pharr, featuring presentations and a resource fair focused on business support programs and regional…
Edinburg returning student, single mother transforms her future at STC
Selene Rodriguez, South Texas College Edinburg TX – Five years ago, South Texas College student Camila Sanchez walked away from her education during one of the most difficult moments of her life, a decision she would come to regret almost immediately. Becoming a single mother gave her the strength and purpose to return, and now,…
Edinburg to host Easter Egg Hunt at Municipal Park on Thursday, April 2
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Easter Egg Hunt, Edinburg Municipal Park, family events, Parks and Recreation Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Easter Egg Hunt on April 2, 2026, at Edinburg Municipal Park. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.…
Edinburg Citizens Police Academy to offer Spanish-language public safety course, registration deadline Mar. 31
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Citizens Police Academy, Edinburg Police Department, public safety education, community programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department will offer a Spanish-language Citizens Police Academy course beginning April 6, 2026. The program will be held Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through May 18 at the LCPD…
Second person charge in Edinburg hit-and-run investigation involving cyclist
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Police, hit-and-run investigation, East Chapin Road, criminal charge Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Police investigators announced an additional charge in the ongoing investigation of a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a bicyclist March 20 in the 700 block of East Chapin Road. Authorities reported that in addition to…
Census estimates show Rio Grande Valley growth slows in line with national trend
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, population growth, Census Bureau, Rio Grande Valley Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Newly released U.S. Census Bureau estimates show population growth in Hidalgo and Cameron counties slowed between 2024 and 2025, reflecting a broader nationwide trend of diminishing gains across U.S. counties and metropolitan areas. Population changes by county According…
