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City Council Members Set

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Enrollment down 895 students 

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Old Courthouse To Be Torn Down

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Edinburg students begin their journey in health care

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Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Offers Free Adult Programs Throughout May 2026

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has announced its May 2026 adult programming lineup, with free events open to all adults in the community. Wellness & Fitness The “Eating Smart Being Active” program will be held Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. Tai Chi Mental Health sessions…

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Intoxicated Driver Kills McAllen Woman, Injures Four Others Including Three Children in Edinburg Crash, 2 Boys Transported To San Antonio Hospital

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A woman was killed and four others were injured, including three children, after an alleged intoxicated driver ran a red light and struck their vehicle at the intersection of Salinas Street and West Monte Cristo Road on the evening of Saturday, May 2, 2026. The Crash According to investigators, a truck…

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Edinburg SWAT Save Employees, Arrests Armed Suspect After Hours-long Standoff at Smoke Shop Without Firing a Shot

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg police arrested a 23-year-old man late Thursday after a hours-long standoff at a smoke shop on the city’s north side. The Edinburg Police Department responded just before 6 p.m. to reports of an aggravated robbery at a smoke shop located at 2326 N. Sugar Rd. Officers arriving on scene learned…

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Edinburg police officer entrance exam set for June 10, applications due May 25

Edinburg, Edinburg Police Department, Police Officer, Civil Service, Law Enforcement, Hiring, Hidalgo County, Texas, Employment Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is accepting applications for the position of entry-level police officer, with a deadline of May 25, 2026, to submit all required application materials and documentation to the City of Edinburg Human Resources/Civil…

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Edinburg Council to hold meeting with routine items set

Edinburg, Edinburg City Council, City Hall, Hidalgo County, Texas, Regular Meeting, Proclamations, Consent Agenda, Executive Session, Public Works Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 415 West University Dr. The meeting will open with a…

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Edinburg Council and EDC to hold joint meeting on Monday, May 4

Edinburg, Edinburg City Council, EEDC, Economic Development, Executive Session, Special Meeting, Hidalgo County, Texas, City Hall Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will hold a special joint meeting Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Edinburg City Hall, 415…

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Property tax exemption clinics set across Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County, Property Tax, Exemption Clinics, Appraisal District, Commissioners Court Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Appraisal District will host Property Tax Exemption Clinics across Hidalgo County to educate property owners about exemptions and rights available under Texas law. Appraisal district staff will be on-site at each clinic to provide eligibility review, guidance, application…

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Edinburg library to host book and plant swap May 4

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, community events, library programs, Edinburg Library Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a book and plant swap May 4 at noon as part of its Brown Bag Lunch Series. The event will take place at the library, located at 1906 S. Closner Blvd.…

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Edinburg library to host E&C Literacy Festival for families Saturday, May 2

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, community events, literacy, Edinburg Library Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host the E&C Literacy Festival on May 2 from noon to 2 p.m., offering family-focused activities centered on reading and literacy. The event will take place at the library, located at 1906 S.…

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Edinburg native Cassy Garcia appointed by Sen. Ted Cruz as his Texas director

Staff Report WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz announced the appointment of Edinburg native Cassy Garcia as the senator’s state director. Garcia, born in Edinburg, Texas, has nearly two decades of experience in public service and government relations at the local, state and federal levels. She began her career as a regional field representative for the…

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High housing costs cut into Texans’ income gains in 2025 While Incomes Dropped in McAllen Area

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Edinburg’s Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library Awarded $46,000 Hogg Foundation Grant for Mental Health Programming

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