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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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Com. Torres cites women’s leadership program at foundation gala

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, women’s leadership, financial literacy, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 highlighted its partnership with the Heart, Mind, Money Foundation during the foundation’s scholarship gala on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The event brought together community leaders, supporters and program participants, according to Precinct 4.…

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Edinburg library to host spring break programs for children and teens

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Library Events, Spring Break Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a week of activities for children and teens during its “Spring Break at the Library” program in March. The schedule includes educational presentations, movie screenings, storytime sessions and hands-on crafts designed to provide…

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Edinburg to host 5th Annual Dirty Duathlon at Doolittle Nature Park

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Parks and Recreation, Sports Event Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host the 5th Annual Dirty Duathlon on April 11 at Doolittle Nature Park. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will feature a multi-stage course designed for runners and cyclists.…

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IMAS to present “Aviary” exhibition celebrating bird-inspired art

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Arts and Culture, International Museum of Art and Science Staff Report The International Museum of Art and Science will host the traveling exhibition “Aviary” from March 21 through June 21, showcasing artwork inspired by birds and their presence in landscapes around the world. The exhibition will be included with general…

Perryman Column

The Wealth Of Nations

Dr. M. Ray Perryman In a few months, we will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The importance of that monumental event to the world as we know it today was heightened by something else that occurred a few months earlier. March 9, 1776, saw…

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Inspired by her son’s fight, STC student finds her calling in respiratory therapy

Photo Caption: After watching medical specialists care for her young son during a life-threatening crisis, STC student Andrea Flores knew she wanted to follow the same path. Now, just weeks away from entering the field, Flores hopes to help families facing the same uncertainty she once experienced. Photo courtesy Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications After watching medical…

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Edinburg City Council to review zoning requests, financial report and park naming proposal

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, City Council, Local Government Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council will consider zoning changes, a proposed park field renaming, a temporary permit for the Special Olympics Texas Spring Games and several administrative agreements during its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 at City Hall. Council members…

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Edinburg library launches Career Ready Series ahead of community job fair

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Workforce Development, Library Programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a four-part Career Ready Series beginning March 18 to help residents prepare for employment opportunities ahead of an upcoming community job fair. The weekly sessions, scheduled on Wednesdays at 2 p.m., will provide…

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In the Rio Grande Valley, soaring Democratic turnout fuels party’s hope of turning the Trump tide

Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune From Austin to Washington, D.C., Republicans were elated after the 2022 primaries when GOP turnout more than doubled in the Rio Grande Valley compared with the previous midterms and after a yearslong investment to court candidates and Hispanic voters alike in South Texas. Four years later, Democrats are the ones…

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Edinburg police increase patrols during spring break impaired driving mobilization

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Public Safety, DWI Enforcement Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department will increase enforcement efforts through March 22 as part of an Impaired Driving Mobilization aimed at reducing drunk driving incidents during the spring break period. Additional officers will patrol city roadways to identify and stop drivers suspected…

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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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