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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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Edinburg returning student, single mother transforms her future at STC

Selene Rodriguez, South Texas College Edinburg TX – Five years ago, South Texas College student Camila Sanchez walked away from her education during one of the most difficult moments of her life, a decision she would come to regret almost immediately.  Becoming a single mother gave her the strength and purpose to return, and now,…

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Edinburg to host Easter Egg Hunt at Municipal Park on Thursday, April 2

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Easter Egg Hunt, Edinburg Municipal Park, family events, Parks and Recreation Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Easter Egg Hunt on April 2, 2026, at Edinburg Municipal Park. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.…

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Edinburg Citizens Police Academy to offer Spanish-language public safety course, registration deadline Mar. 31

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Citizens Police Academy, Edinburg Police Department, public safety education, community programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department will offer a Spanish-language Citizens Police Academy course beginning April 6, 2026. The program will be held Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through May 18 at the LCPD…

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Second person charge in Edinburg hit-and-run investigation involving cyclist

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Police, hit-and-run investigation, East Chapin Road, criminal charge Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Police investigators announced an additional charge in the ongoing investigation of a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a bicyclist March 20 in the 700 block of East Chapin Road. Authorities reported that in addition to…

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Census estimates show Rio Grande Valley growth slows in line with national trend

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, population growth, Census Bureau, Rio Grande Valley Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Newly released U.S. Census Bureau estimates show population growth in Hidalgo and Cameron counties slowed between 2024 and 2025, reflecting a broader nationwide trend of diminishing gains across U.S. counties and metropolitan areas. Population changes by county According…

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UTRGV to host football open practice and youth clinic in Edinburg

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, UTRGV Football, Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium, youth sports, community events Staff Report Edinburg, TX – UTRGV Football will host an open practice and free youth clinic March 28, 2026, at Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium. The open practice is scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m., with gates opening at…

City of Edinburg: We are hiring

City of Edinburg announces multiple job openings across departments

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, City of Edinburg jobs, municipal employment, public sector hiring Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg is accepting applications for multiple employment opportunities across several municipal departments. Available positions include Animal Care Officer, Communications Operator, Assistant Pool Manager, Custodian and Deputy Court Clerk. Additional openings include Equipment Operator…

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RGV Dance Regional Competition to feature student performers in Edinburg on Friday

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, RGV Dance Competition, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Cultural Arts, Edinburg Arts Foundation Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Rio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition for elementary and middle school divisions will take place March 27, 2026, at the Edinburg ACE Center. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1…

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Edinburg to launch new online utility payment system April 1

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Utilities, online payments, auto-pay, municipal services Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will implement a new online payment system for utility bills beginning April 1, 2026. According to the announcement, the updated system will allow residents to make payments without the $1.60 online municipal payment fee…

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Natural Gas Helps Texas Economy Grow

The amount of natural gas produced and marketed in the United States reached a record high in 2025, up by 5.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to average 118.5 Bcf/d, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). About two thirds of production occurs in three regions–Appalachia, the Permian Basin, and the Haynesville…

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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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McAllen Citizens League to Host Hidalgo County Update Luncheon Nov. 12 with County Judge Richard Cortez

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