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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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Hidalgo County sheriff’s office to host several hiring events next week

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Hidalgo County hiring Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office will host a public hiring event Monday, Feb. 2, at the Edinburg Workforce Solutions Office, offering job seekers the opportunity to apply for multiple county positions. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2719…

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de la Cruz boasts $1.7M in campaign cash against Pulido’s $274K and Cuellar’s $129K in Congressional District 15 race

Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – If money is the blood of politics, Republican Congresswoman Monica de la Cruz Is quite healthy while the Democratic hopefuls may be in need of a transfusion. While the November race is still months away and much can happen between now and then, fundraising has long been seen by political observers…

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Edinburg birding center to host nighttime hike with donuts Jan. 31

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg World Birding Center Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center will host an after-hours program Jan. 31 inviting visitors to explore nocturnal wildlife while enjoying donuts during an evening guided hike. Edinburg night hike program The “Night Hike and Donuts Delight” event is scheduled from 6:30…

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Daycare worker arrested after investigation into injuries to 1-year-old, Edinburg police say

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – An Edinburg daycare worker was arrested this week after police say surveillance video showed her acting aggressively toward a 1-year-old child who was later found with visible injuries. According to the Edinburg Police Department, officers received a complaint on Jan. 23 alleging possible injury to a child. The report stemmed…

ECISD Board Report

Parents press Edinburg CISD on special education communication, bus safety, budget priorities

Editor’s Note: The Jan. 27, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write multiple stories about the meeting in order to provide as much detail and information as possible to our readers. This is the third and final story on that meeting. You can…

ECISD Board Report

ECISD Trustees confront insurance crisis, HVAC backlogs, enrollment losses

Editor’s Note: The Jan. 27, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write multiple stories about the meeting in order to provide as much detail and information as possible to our readers. This is the second story on that meeting. You can see the…

ECISD Board Report

Edinburg CISD board clears up weather rumors, forms community advisory board, calls for stricter campus access rules

Editor’s Note: The Jan. 27, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write multiple stories about the meeting in order to provide as much detail and information as possible to our readers. This is the first story on that meeting. Arnoldo Mata…

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STC campuses set to host VITA

Photo Caption: South Texas College students, staff and faculty as well as volunteers from the community undergo training for this year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program recently at STC’s Mid-Valley campus. VITA offices at STC’s Pecan Campus will open Monday Feb. 2, followed by services at the Mid-Valley Campus beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3. Photo courtesy STC…

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Edinburg lands state grant to upgrade Memorial Park amenities

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX, news, Park improvements, grant Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has secured a state grant to fund major improvements at Memorial Park after the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the project through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s fiscal year 2026 Local Parks Grant Program. The funding…

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Edinburg CISD announces delayed start Monday due to cold weather

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg CISD, weather alert, Late start Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District announced Sunday evening that all campuses will operate on a delayed start Monday, Jan. 26, due to cold weather conditions. District officials said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure…

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Edinburg Chamber Names D.A. Palacios, Commissioner Torres as 2026 Man and Woman of the Year

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Edinburg City Council to Consider Interim Police Chief Appointment, $6.88 Million Equipment Lease At Tuesday Meeting

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