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A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.
Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more. Over 800 laws from this year’s regular legislative session already took effect on Sept. 1, but more measures from that period as well as the…
Edinburg CISD to host FAFSA/TASFA Round-Up for seniors Dec. 2
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will host a FAFSA/TASFA Round-Up for high school seniors and their parents on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the ECISD IT Building, 411 N. 8th Ave. in Edinburg. The event is open to students from all ECISD high schools, including Edinburg…
Edinburg school board meeting canceled for Thanksgiving week
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will not meet this week due to the district’s Thanksgiving holiday break. All Edinburg CISD schools and administrative offices are closed for the holiday. The Board typically meets twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Regular meetings are expected to resume after…
Edinburg’s Night of Lights Parade set for Dec. 5 in downtown
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg’s annual Night of Lights Parade will return to downtown on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. along Closner Boulevard. This year’s theme, “Cinema Christmas,” will celebrate the holiday season with movie-inspired floats and performances. City officials announced that all parade entry slots have reached full capacity,…
Library to host upcoming RedRover Readers story times through December
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will continue its Family Storytime with RedRover Readers series, offering free story sessions and activities centered on empathy and care for animals. The next event will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, at 1 p.m., featuring Buddy Unchained by Daisy Bix. Additional programs include Call the Horse Lucky by…
Edinburg Police to host annual Blue Santa Toy Giveaway Dec. 12
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department will host its annual Blue Santa Toy Giveaway on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater. The community event will feature free toys for children ages 0 to 12, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The evening will include family-friendly…
Edinburg Parks and Recreation earns fifth Platinum Member City Award
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department has received the Platinum Member City Award from the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) for the fifth time. The honor was announced during the TAAF annual conference in Waxahachie. The award recognizes cities that demonstrate outstanding participation and support for recreational sports…
UTRGV School of Medicine student receives national recognition for public health leadership
Photo above: Maria Camila Gonzalez Tovar, UTRGV School of Medicine student, received the 2025 U.S. Public Health Excellence in Public Health Award for her leadership in advancing community health initiatives in the Rio Grande Valley. (UTRGV Photo) By Heriberto Perez-Zuniga, UTRGV Communications Edinburg TX – The early morning sun filters through the classroom windows as…
STC Cybersecurity program ranked top in the state
Photo Above: South Texas College is adding another program to its list of “Top Performers” with the recent recognition of its Cybersecurity Security program as one of the best in Texas for 2025. By Amanda Sotelo, STC Communications South Texas College is adding another program to its list of “Top Performers” with the recent recognition of…
City of Edinburg Construction Activity Surges with more than 32% Growth in Citywide Development
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Construction in the City of Edinburg continues its upward trajectory, with the latest October 2025 permit valuation report showing significant, citywide expansion. Overall development activity has grown by more than 32% compared to this time last year, a clear indicator of Edinburg’s strong economic climate and its position as one of…
