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City Council Members Set

Edinburg CISD collage of students, Simply the Best

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

UTRGV football open practice and free youth clinic

UTRGV to host football open practice and youth clinic in Edinburg

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, UTRGV Football, Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium, youth sports, community events Staff Report Edinburg, TX – UTRGV Football will host an open practice and free youth clinic March 28, 2026, at Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium. The open practice is scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m., with gates opening at…

City of Edinburg: We are hiring

City of Edinburg announces multiple job openings across departments

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, City of Edinburg jobs, municipal employment, public sector hiring Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg is accepting applications for multiple employment opportunities across several municipal departments. Available positions include Animal Care Officer, Communications Operator, Assistant Pool Manager, Custodian and Deputy Court Clerk. Additional openings include Equipment Operator…

Rio Grande Valley Dance competition poster March 2026

RGV Dance Regional Competition to feature student performers in Edinburg on Friday

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, RGV Dance Competition, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Cultural Arts, Edinburg Arts Foundation Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Rio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition for elementary and middle school divisions will take place March 27, 2026, at the Edinburg ACE Center. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1…

City of Edinburg new auto-pay payment system

Edinburg to launch new online utility payment system April 1

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Utilities, online payments, auto-pay, municipal services Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will implement a new online payment system for utility bills beginning April 1, 2026. According to the announcement, the updated system will allow residents to make payments without the $1.60 online municipal payment fee…

Perryman Column

Natural Gas Helps Texas Economy Grow

The amount of natural gas produced and marketed in the United States reached a record high in 2025, up by 5.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to average 118.5 Bcf/d, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). About two thirds of production occurs in three regions–Appalachia, the Permian Basin, and the Haynesville…

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U.S. Air Force woodwind ensemble to perform free concert in Edinburg

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, U.S. Air Force, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Arts Foundation, Boulevard of Heroes Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will host “The Sound of Freedom: An Evening with the U.S. Air Force” on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Edinburg ACE Center. The event will feature a live…

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Police identify suspect in hit-and-run crash that critically injured cyclist

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, public safety, hit and run, Edinburg Police Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police have identified a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a bicyclist March 20 in the 700 block of East Chapin Road, according to an update released by the Edinburg Police Department. The…

Mario Salinas

Edinburg CISD Superintendent announces retirement following months of community scrutiny

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Education Staff Report Edinburg, TX — Edinburg CISD Superintendent Dr. Mario H. Salinas announced Monday afternoon that he will retire at the end of the current school year, concluding a 41-year career in education that included service as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. In a letter addressed…

Pickup truck driving on wet road at night

Edinburg police seek public’s help identifying vehicle in hit-and-run crash

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Crime, Public Safety Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist critically injured on March 20, 2026. According to the Edinburg Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately…

Bats roosting on wooden attic beams

Increased South TX Bat Infestations: Why You Must Remove them Before They Give Birth

By Weston Pawelek, Owner of Critter Control of Rio Grande Valley  Edinburg TX – Everyone wants to go someplace warm, like South Texas, during the cold winter months, and that goes beyond just people. Freezing temperatures from the North bring migratory bat species to the Rio Grande Valley every year. The problem is, once these…

Terry & Ellie

Edinburg Chamber Names D.A. Palacios, Commissioner Torres as 2026 Man and Woman of the Year

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Edinburg City Council to Consider Interim Police Chief Appointment, $6.88 Million Equipment Lease At Tuesday Meeting

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