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Enrollment down 895 students 

Old Courthouse To Be Torn Down

Edinburg students begin their journey in health care

new housing

Hidalgo County Mails 2025 Property Tax Statements

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. announced this week that 2025 consolidated property tax statements have been mailed to property owners across the county. The new statements, printed on light yellow paper, include taxes for all participating county entities and municipalities. The consolidated bills cover multiple jurisdictions, including…

Nov Brown Bag

Friends of the Edinburg Library to Host Paranormal-Themed Brown Bag Lunch Nov. 3

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Friends of the Edinburg Library will host their next Brown Bag Lunch presentation on Monday, Nov. 3, at noon at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd. The featured program, “Hauntings of the RGV,” will be presented by Revenant Watch Paranormal, a local investigative team exploring…

Nov Women's Defense

Edinburg Police to Host Women’s Self-Defense Course Next Week, Nov. 3–7

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting women ages 18 and older to participate in a three-day self-defense course designed to build confidence and teach practical safety skills. The program will take place Nov. 3, 5, and 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Edinburg Police Training Facility, 1309 N.…

City Meeting moved

Next Week’s Edinburg City Council Meeting Rescheduled from Tuesday to Wednesday, Nov. 5

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has announced a change to its upcoming City Council meeting date. Due to the municipal elections, the regularly scheduled meeting originally set for Tuesday, Nov. 4, has been moved to Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. City hall will be used for voting and vote tabulations…

ECISD Board Report

Edinburg CISD Board Reviews Enrollment, Mental Health, and Personnel Matters at Oct. 28 Meeting

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, to address a full agenda that included reports on student enrollment, public health, and key personnel decisions. The meeting opened with routine items and proceeded into detailed discussions led by Superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas and various…

James Avery

James Avery Artisan Jewelry to Open First Edinburg Store at The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – A Texas favorite in fine jewelry is making its way to Edinburg. James Avery Artisan Jewelry, the family-owned brand known for its handcrafted designs and meaningful charms, is set to open its first Edinburg location at The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley. The new 3,300-square-foot store will occupy half of…

Street lights

Com. Torres to Host Streetlight Celebration in Colonia San Clemente on Wednesday, Oct. 29

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres will host a Streetlight Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m. to commemorate the installation of six new streetlights in Colonia San Clemente, located at 7916 San Clemente Ave. in Edinburg. The project benefits 46 residential lots and is part of the…

Trails of Treats

Commissioner Torres to Host Annual ‘Trails of Treats’ Halloween Celebration Oct. 30

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres is inviting families to enjoy a night of Halloween fun at the annual Trails of Treats celebration, set for Thursday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Alfonso Flores All Star Park, 107 Sunflower Road in Edinburg. The free community event, hosted…

Pan de campo

Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez Post 408 to Host 48th Annual Pan de Campo Cook-Off Nov. 1

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The sizzle of grills and the aroma of barbecue will fill the air on Saturday, Nov. 1, as the American Legion Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez Post 408 hosts the 48th Annual Pan de Campo Cook-Off at the Edinburg Amphitheater. The long-running community tradition will feature competitive cooking in main categories of…

Vegan Recipes

Healthy cooking takes the spotlight at library’s vegetarian recipes demo Oct. 30

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will host a free program on vegetarian cooking and its health benefits on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m. at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. The session will be led by Joanne Armijo with the Prairie View A&M University Extension program, which provides family and community…

IHG Hotel

Edinburg to Welcome IHG Dual-Brand Hotel Development with $18–$20 Million Investment

Edinburg, EEDC, IHG, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn, Binning...
Library Kick Off Party

Edinburg Library to Kick Off 2026 Summer Reading Program with Dinosaur Show June 3

Edinburg Library, Summer Reading Program, Jurassic RGV, Family...