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Traffic, Parking Changes Start This Week in Downtown as Parking Garage Construction Starts
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg and Hidalgo County are advising the public of upcoming traffic and parking changes as construction begins on the new Downtown Parking Garage, a $6.2 million project aimed at improving accessibility in the city’s courthouse district. The three-story structure, located at the corner of McIntyre Street and…
Edinburg Fire Department Earns Statewide Honors for Fire Prevention Excellence
Photo above: Edinburg Fire Department staff were honored by the Texas Fire Marshal Association meeting. Picture, from left, are Lt. Homero Garza, Chief Omar Garza, and Lt. Frankie Joe Salinas. Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Fire Department has received statewide recognition for its outstanding work in fire prevention, earning multiple awards during the…
Edinburg ER Nurse, STC Nursing Alum Earns National Recognition
Photo above: South Texas College alumnus and South Texas Health System Edinburg Emergency Room Nurse Javen Hinojosa has put “the 956” on the map as the 2025 recipient of ImageFirst’s HeroesFIRST national competition. Amanda Sotelo, STC Communications Edinburg Tx – South Texas College alumnus and South Texas Health System Edinburg Emergency Room Nurse Javen Hinojosa has…
Edinburg Ranks Among Nation’s Top Cities for Permit Efficiency
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has been recognized as one of the most efficient cities in the nation for permit approvals, ranking fourth in the United States and first in Texas, according to the latest Red Tape Index. The report evaluates municipalities based on permit processing speed, population growth support, and…
Hidalgo County Judge Backs Effort to Preserve Air Service to Mexico City
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez has joined regional leaders in urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to protect commercial air service between McAllen International Airport and Mexico City, citing the route’s vital role in supporting South Texas’ economy and cross-border ties. Cortez emphasized that the McAllen-Mexico City route is…
$650,000 Downtown Renovation Project to Restore Historic Edinburg Landmark
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – A historic 1925 building in downtown Edinburg is set for a major restoration as part of a $650,000 renovation project backed by the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. The effort, led by LEWIS Building LLC and owner Byron Lewis, CEO of Edwards Abstract and Title Co., will bring new life to…
Edinburg Extends Registration for Veterans Day Parade to Tuesday, Nov. 4
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has extended the registration deadline for its annual Veterans Day Parade to Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, giving schools, businesses, community groups, and organizations more time to sign up to participate in the event honoring local service members. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning…
Edinburg Library Kicks Off Creative Workshops for Teens and Tweens in November on Saturday
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is inviting local teens and tweens to take part in a series of hands-on programs throughout November, featuring crafts and creative workshops designed for ages 11 to 18. The month kicks off Saturday, Nov. 1, at noon with a Día de los Muertos mask-making…
Overnight Closures Planned on I-69C Southbound in Edinburg
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Southbound lanes of Interstate 69C in Edinburg will be closed nightly over the next two weeks as paving operations take place, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The full closures will occur between Exit 11, north of Ramseyer Road, and U.S. Business Highway 281. Work is scheduled from 8…
STC’s Architecture Program bridges Edinburg High Alum Natalia Cardenas’ design experience with innovation
By Joey Gomez, STC Communications Edinburg TX – Even after earning a bachelor’s degree, Natalia Cardenas thought she had already found her creative path, but when South Texas College launched its new Architecture program in 2024, she knew it was time to pursue a dream she had been holding onto since childhood. Cardenas said it was…
