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City Council Members Set

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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

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Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library announces April adult programs

Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, Adult Programs Staff Report EDINBURG — The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer a series of free adult programs throughout April 2026 focused on learning, wellness and community engagement. Computer classes will be offered in bilingual format at 10 a.m. and in English at 6 p.m. The Chat GPT…

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Edinburg council to review city manager contract in closed session, consider rezonings and infrastructure bids

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, city council, executive session, zoning Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council is scheduled to discuss the employment contract of City Manager Myra L. Ayala during executive session as part of its regular meeting set for April 7 at City Hall. Executive session item The agenda includes discussion of…

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TACAC schedules free college fair in McAllen on April 14

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, college fair, higher education, admissions Staff Report McAllen, TX – The Texas Association for College Admission Counseling will host a free college fair for students and families on Tuesday, April 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center. Program details The event is open to the public. TACAC…

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ECISD school bus crash reported on East Trenton Road, minor injuries reported

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, public safety, bus accident, Edinburg CISD, Edinburg PD Staff Report Edinburg, TX – An Edinburg CISD school bus was involved in a traffic accident at approximately 7:57 a.m. April 1 in the 1100 block of East Trenton Road near the U.S. Border Patrol station, according to Edinburg police and district…

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Edinburg sets Monday, April 6, as application deadline for testing for entry-level firefighter positions

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Fire Fighter Entrance Exams Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will conduct testing April 21 for entry-level firefighter positions as part of its hiring process for the Edinburg Fire Department. Applications are currently being accepted, with a deadline of April 6 for submission of required materials through…

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Thousands of Texas students lose college credits when transferring. Here are pitfalls to avoid.

Students walk past the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station on Nov. 13, 2025. Cassie Stricker for The Texas Tribune Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Thousands of students take classes every year that won’t count toward their degree, losing transfer credits, setting back college careers and raising education costs.  In…

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Edinburg CISD to hold ribbon cutting for Edinburg North High School drainage project on April 13

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg CISD will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 13 to mark completion of the Edinburg North High School Drainage Project, a collaborative infrastructure effort addressing longstanding flooding concerns affecting the campus and surrounding area. The project involved coordination with Hidalgo County Commissioner Precinct 4, the…

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Edinburg CISD posts Vela head football coach opening amid suspension, lawsuits

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, education, athletics, Edinburg CISD Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg CISD posted a job opening March 26, 2026, for the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach position at Robert Vela High School as current coach Ernesto “Ernie” Alonzo remains suspended amid ongoing litigation. According to reports, Alonzo was suspended following…

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Edinburg veteran pursues medical career at STC to give back to fellow service members

Photo Caption: After serving three years in the U.S. Army, South Texas College student Miguel Salinas is taking the first steps toward a career as a physician assistant through the college’s Patient Care Technician program, gaining experience to one day care for fellow veterans. Photo courtesy of STC Communications Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Edinburg TX –…

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UTRGV to host Business Resource Showcase focused on regional economic development on Tuesday, Mar. 31

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, UTRGV, Business resources showcase Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Office of Workforce & Economic Development will host the UTRGV Business Resource Showcase: Regional Information Series on March 31 in Pharr, featuring presentations and a resource fair focused on business support programs and regional…

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High housing costs cut into Texans’ income gains in 2025 While Incomes Dropped in McAllen Area

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Edinburg’s Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library Awarded $46,000 Hogg Foundation Grant for Mental Health Programming

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