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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 library announces February schedule of children’s programs

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, library programs, family activities Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its schedule of children’s programs for February 2026, offering a variety of free activities for families throughout the month. Weekly early childhood programs Toddler Time will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays,…

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Edinburg race weekend set with Miracle Mile, Fun Run and David Chavana 10K events

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, community events, road races Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Parks and Recreation will host its annual race weekend in early February, featuring the Miracle Mile and the David Chavana 10K Run/Walk, with events scheduled over two days at city facilities. Miracle Mile race details The Miracle Mile race is…

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Edinburg library to host World Read Aloud Day events for families

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, library events, World Read Aloud Day Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a full day of activities Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in recognition of World Read Aloud Day, featuring multiple storytime sessions and special guests for children and families. The events are scheduled…

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Edinburg Council to weigh airport funding, annexation and zoning changes in February 3rd meeting

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, for its regularly scheduled meeting, with a packed agenda that includes major infrastructure considerations, land-use decisions and economic development discussions.  City leaders are expected to review a proposed $10.5 million infrastructure investment at the South Texas International Airport, a project…

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McAllen, Edinburg based Texas House races show differing campaign fundraising

Photo above: The Texas House of Representatives. Photo credit: Austin Price, Texas Tribune. Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Newly filed campaign finance reports reveal sharp contrasts in fundraising and cash on hand among candidates running in two South Texas House districts ahead of the March primaries, with an open-seat contest in House District 41 drawing…

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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…

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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…

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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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