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Highway 107 lane closures set for pavement striping work
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Pavement striping is scheduled this week along State Highway 107 in Hidalgo County, and drivers can expect daytime lane reductions, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The work will take place Thursday and Friday between FM 907 (Alamo Road) and Sharp Road. Crews will reduce the roadway to one…
Hidalgo County Sheriff: Man Arrested on Charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – A Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputy arrested a 29-year-old man early Nov. 27 after a traffic stop in rural Edinburg led investigators to determine that a juvenile passenger had been sexually assaulted, according to the sheriff’s office. The deputy conducted the stop at about 12:38 a.m. near Monte Cristo Road and…
Sesame Street–Themed Workshop to Help Parents Navigate Kids’ Digital Habits
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a hands-on family workshop on Dec. 1 aimed at helping parents guide young children through an increasingly digital world. The program, offered in partnership with Sesame Street, is designed for parents and children ages 3 to 5. Titled “Raising Kids in a…
Edinburg Adds Walk-In Plan Review Hours to Assist With Building Permit Questions
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg is expanding public access to its development services with new walk-in plan review sessions aimed at helping residents, contractors and business owners navigate the building permit process. The initiative is designed to streamline communication between applicants and multiple city departments involved in reviewing construction projects. Beginning…
Edinburg City Council to Review Development Cases, Holiday Events and Board Appointments
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council will hold it’s regular first meeting of the month, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. to consider zoning matters, development variances, and appointments to various boards, according to the posted agenda. The meeting will take place at Edinburg City Hall, 415 W. University Drive. The session opens…
Edinburg Chamber Urges Residents to Support Local Shops on Small Business Saturday
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to shop, dine and spend locally as the community prepares for Small Business Saturday, the nationwide campaign that highlights the economic impact of independent retailers and locally owned establishments. Observed each year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday was launched…
Edinburg to Host DWI Awareness Meeting Ahead of Holiday Season
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will hold a DWI Awareness community meeting on Dec. 3 as part of an effort to highlight the dangers and long-term consequences of driving while intoxicated. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Edinburg City Hall, 415 W. University Drive. The presentation is being organized…
Edinburg Sets Dec. 4 Tree Lighting to Launch Downtown Holiday Event
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will begin its downtown holiday festivities Dec. 4 with an evening tree lighting ceremony at the Promenade Park Amphitheater. The event is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. and serves as the kickoff to the city’s two-day “Miracle on McIntyre Street” celebration. The annual event features…
City Opens Registration for Annual ‘Deck the House’ Holiday Decorating Contest; Deadline Is Dec. 12.
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will open registration Dec. 1 for its annual “Deck the House” Holiday Decorating Contest, giving residents a chance to showcase festive home displays ahead of the Christmas season. The final day to sign up is Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. This year’s contest features…
Precinct 4 Opens First Community Closet to Expand Access to Basic Needs
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 has launched its first Community Closet inside the Precinct 4 Endowment Center, creating a new resource for residents who need clothing and essential personal items. The site, located at 107 Sunflower Road in Edinburg, is the first of its kind in any Hidalgo County Community Resource…
