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Edinburg officer to receive state award for valor
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, public safety, law enforcement, awards Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Police Officer Fernando Cervantes has been selected to receive the 2026 Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor, recognizing acts of exceptional bravery. According to the announcement, the award is presented by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to…
Edinburg to host ‘Senior de Mayo’ event for residents 55 and older
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, community events, seniors, Parks and Recreation Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its “Senior de Mayo” celebration May 5 for residents ages 55 and older at the Jose Nieto and Consuelo Alfaro Robledo Center. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m.…
Edinburg to host South Texas Junior Boxing Olympics May 1-3
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, youth sports, boxing, community events Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host the South Texas Junior Boxing Olympics from May 1 through May 3 at 315 E. Mark S. Peña Drive. The event, sanctioned by the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association, is…
Edinburg CISD Reviews Budget Pressures, Enrollment Decline and Program Spending
Edinburg CISD, school board, budget workshop, enrollment, special populations Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas — Edinburg CISD trustees reviewed budget pressures, declining enrollment, state funding changes and special population spending during an April 28 board workshop and regular meeting. The district opened its first budget workshop for the 2026-27 school year, with officials noting that the fiscal…
Man arraigned on intoxication assault charge after woman thrown from car, critically injured
intoxication assault, arraignment, crash, critical condition Staff Report Edinburg TX – A 25-year-old man, Andrew Rodriguez, was arraigned on a charge of intoxication assault in connection with a crash that left a 22-year-old woman in critical condition. According to a preliminary investigation, the incident occurred Saturday, April 25, at approximately 2:20 a.m. Rodriguez was driving…
STC host “Rebuilding Futures” Initiative launch focused on second chances for justice-impacted juveniles, adults
South Texas College, Rebuilding Futures, criminal justice reform, workforce development, Hidalgo County Staff Report McAllen TX – South Texas College will host “Rebuilding Futures: Advancing Second Chances through Policy, Partnership and Purpose” on April 28, 2026, at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing together public sector leaders, higher education representatives and community partners to focus on opportunities…
Experience ‘The Hate Ends Now Cattle Car’ exhibit at UTRGV
Photo above: Presented by the Texas Holocaust, Genocide and Antisemitism Advisory Committee, The Hate Ends Now Cattle Car will visit UTRGV’s Edinburg campus (April 28–29) and Brownsville campus (April 30–May 1). This free, immersive Holocaust exhibit in a WWII-era cattle car replica is approximately 25 minutes long and accommodates 20–25 guests per visit. The exhibit…
Edinburg CISD Board to consider instructional purchases, summer staffing and facilities projects at April 28 meeting
Edinburg CISD, school board, instructional materials, summer hires, facilities projects Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will consider a series of instructional program renewals, summer staffing approvals and facilities projects during its regular meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. The meeting will begin with roll call, prayer, pledges…
Edinburg Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting for High Voltage Java House
Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, ribbon cutting, High Voltage Java House, small business, Edinburg Texas Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for High Voltage Java House on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at 402 N. Closner Blvd. The celebration will include a dual ribbon cutting…
Edinburg Fire Department to Host “Light the Night” Campaign Honoring Chief Shawn M. Snider
Edinburg Fire Department, Shawn M. Snider, Light the Night, fallen firefighters, memorial Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Fire Department is inviting the community to participate in the “Light the Night” campaign from April 26 through May 3, 2026, to honor the life and legacy of Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider and fallen firefighters. According…
