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Precinct 4, Casanovas Foundation launch $1,000 scholarship program for women
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres is partnering with the Casanovas Foundation to offer a new series of $1,000 scholarships aimed at helping women build leadership skills, financial independence and long-term stability. The Heart Mind Money scholarships will be available to eligible women living in Hidalgo County and will…
Tamale fundraiser aims to help feed 750 Hidalgo County families
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – El Mesón Community Kitchen, in partnership with the AltaCair Foundation, is organizing a holiday tamale fundraiser to help feed an estimated 750 families across Hidalgo County this season. The effort will provide 70 dozen chicken tamales with salad plates for distribution, according to organizers. Community support is being sought in…
Sheriff’s Office, Precinct 4 to Combine Toy Drives for Dec. 17 Holiday Event
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office and Hidalgo County Precinct 4 will host a joint toy giveaway and holiday celebration Dec. 17 at the Alfonso Flores All Star Park in Edinburg. The free event is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. at 107 Sunflower Road and is open to families from…
ECISD trustees to review safety, mental health plans and organizational changes at Dec. 9 meeting
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will take up a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday, Dec. 9, including school safety initiatives, facilities updates, mental health planning and a possible reorganization of the district’s leadership structure. The regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. The session will open with awards and recognition, followed by…
Library plans full slate of December holiday programs for all ages
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is rolling out a full calendar of holiday events this December, offering activities for children, teens and adults, capped by a Holly Jolly Winter Celebration on Dec. 18. All programs will be held at the library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd., and are free to…
Edinburg Ranked #14 Among U.S. Cities With Highest Property‑Tax Burden, New Study Finds
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Edinburg homeowners face one of the highest property tax burdens in the country, according to a new study from financial website SmartAsset released this week. The 2025 analysis ranked Edinburg No. 14 nationwide among 343 U.S. cities, based on the percentage of homeowner income spent on annual property taxes. This…
Early Voting Opens For Edinburg Council Runoff Election
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Early voting opened this week as Edinburg voters will return to the polls on Saturday, Dec. 13, to decide the winner of the runoff election for the City Council Place 2 position. The race features incumbent Jason de Leon facing challenger Moises Segovia. Neither candidate secured a majority during the…
Edinburg Native Completes Micro-Internship Focused on Economic Growth
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Carolina Cantu-Garcia, a finance student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, recently completed a 20-hour micro-internship with the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation as part of the ENACTING Solutions Micro-Internship Initiative. The initiative is a collaborative effort between UTRGV ENACTUS, Vantage Bank, the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, and the…
Young Scientists to Shine at ECISD District Science Fair Events
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate student innovation and discovery during its 2025-2026 District Science Fair, with a week of events showcasing projects from secondary and elementary students. The multi-day event will take place at the Edinburg Activity Center, located at 123 E. Mark S. Peña Dr., and will…
Edinburg Council debates parking garage change orders, alcohol permit, road projects at Dec. 2 meeting
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Edinburg council members spent much of their Dec. 2 meeting debating an alcohol permit for a city-owned event venue and road requirements for new housing projects, while also highlighting upcoming holiday events and approving regional board appointments. During the city manager’s report, officials reminded residents of the Edinburg Police Department’s annual…
