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Robert Vela Football Coach Saves Player From Choking With Heimlich Maneuver
Pictured above: Robert Vela High School football Coach Joseph Cantu, left, and sophomore player Angel Rios. Throughout time, the concept of a guardian angel has existed, somebody out there who watches over and protects you. We don’t necessarily know who these individuals are or when they might present themselves to us, but it is believed…
Letty Flores Files For ECISD Place 2 Seat
Letty Flores announced her run for the Edinburg CISD Place 2 position as an independent candidate. “I’m running for Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Place 2 in this coming November election because I want to reassure the safety and well being of all our ECISD employees, students, and parents,” Flores said. “I will restore confidence…
Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramón retires after 14 years
Edinburg, Texas – After 14 years as the Elections Administrator for the Hidalgo County Elections Department, Yvonne Ramón announced her retirement. “It is time,” said Ramón. “I have known that God led me to this challenging task of conducting elections for Hidalgo County. I have also known that He would let me know when it was…
Lone Star Literacy
Literacy is essential to many daily activities, and its importance to individual wellbeing can hardly be overstated. In an era of workforce shortages, it is rapidly becoming an economic imperative.
Maricela “Mari” De Leon Announces Run for ECISD School Board Pl. 3
San Carlos Native Files for Political Office in Edinburg Texas Edinburg—Maricela “Mari” De Leon announced her bid for Place 3 on the Edinburg CISD School Board on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. “I intend to be an advocate for students, parents, teachers, and district employees,” said Ms. De Leon. “I am a parent-advocate and community leader…
MOST History Spotlight Exhibit To Feature Traditional Kitchen Recipes
EDINBURG, Texas — To commemorate a vital part of regional community culture, the Museum of South Texas History presents “En La Cocina,” a spotlight exhibit opening Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Museum Store Arcade. A home kitchen in borderlands culture is where families gather to visit with family and friends, sometimes creating an assembly line…
9 Candidates In Race For 4 Seats On ECISD Board
Nine candidates have signed up for four seats on the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees. The Election is set for Tuesday, November 2. Potential candidates had from July 23 to Aug. 22 to sign up for a place on the ballot. Candidates drew for positions on the ballot on Aug. 24. For…
Edinburg Chamber Now Accepting 2022 Man & Woman of the Year Nominations
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it is now accepting nominations for the highly anticipated 2022 Man & Woman of the Year Award. The winners will be recognized at the 90th Annual Installation & Awards Banquet set for Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Each year the Edinburg Chamber organizes a committee that will…
Sheriff’s Office Issues Alert On Possible Scam By Person Impersonating Officer
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has recently received several reports of an individual, claiming to be an HCSO Sergeant, calling residents of Hidalgo County and telling them that they owe a fine and need to pay or they will face a court hearing. The HCSO would like to remind people that Deputies will never ask…
Judge In Texas Border Crackdown Accused Of Using Racist Slur Against Migrants
State Troopers arrest an undocumented Mexican migrant for trespassing on Nov. 9 as part of Operation Lone Star after he was caught with others on private property in Kinney County. Credit: Verónica G. Cárdenas for ProPublica/The Texas Tribune By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. A prominent judge in Texas Gov.…
