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Edinburg Police Launch Sticker Program to Aid Residents With Special Needs
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Police Department has introduced a new Safety Sticker Program aimed at improving officer response during encounters with residents who have medical conditions or disabilities. The free program provides color-coded window decals for vehicles or homes that discreetly alert first responders if someone on site may be deaf or hard…
STC ranked No. 1 Hispanic-Serving Institution in the nation
Photo Caption: South Texas College has earned the No. 1 spot in the nation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the Washington Monthly 2025 College Rankings report. Amanda Sotelo, STC Communications South Texas College has earned the No. 1 spot in the nation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the Washington Monthly 2025 College Rankings report.…
Edinburg CISD Joins South Texas School Board Association
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX — Trustees of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District were briefed this week on the formation of the South Texas School Board Association, a new nonprofit created to give regional school boards a stronger, unified voice in education policy. The presentation took place during this week’s regularly scheduled Board meeting. The presentation,…
Edinburg CISD Budget Debate Centers on Teacher, Librarian Pay
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – Edinburg CISD trustees approved a $306 million balanced budget for 2025-26 on Tuesday, but not before a spirited discussion over how much the district can afford to raise salaries for teachers, librarians, and other employees. Edinburg CISD trustees approved the district’s 2025-26 budget and tax rate, adopting a spending plan…
Edinburg City Election Ballot Set
Photo above: Edinburg mayoral candidates hold up their ballot position numbers for the November city election. From left are: Jonathan Salinas, Omar Ochoa, Richard Molina and Johnny Garcia. Photo: The Edinburg Advocate Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The ballot positions for the upcoming November Edinburg municipal election are set as candidates filed yesterday for their…
Edinburg Fire Department to Host Community Preparedness Chat
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Fire Department’s Emergency Management team will host a community preparedness event on Thursday, Aug. 28, aimed at helping residents take proactive steps to stay safe during emergencies. The session, titled Readiness is Resilience, will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at 107 Café, 4129 W. University Drive. Community members…
Library to Host Free Career Workshops for Women in September
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will host a free workshop series in September designed to help women strengthen their career readiness skills and prepare for the workforce. The program, titled She Succeeds: Workshops for Women in the Workforce, will run every Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library’s meeting…
Edinburg CISD awarded $350K grant for health science programs
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Edinburg CISD has received a $350,000 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant to expand its health science programs and provide students with real-world training for careers in the healthcare field. The funding is being used to enhance courses such as Principles of Health Science, Medical Terminology, Health Science Theory,…
UTRGV ranked No. 7 in nation by Washington Monthly; No. 1 in Texas for third straight year
Above – College guide states that the university is bringing flagship-level education to Rio Grande Valley and redefining what a regional public university can accomplish UTRGV is ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 1 in Texas in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Guide, which highlights colleges’ commitment to affordability, access, and strong student outcomes. (Illustration by UTRGV)…
Edinburg CISD Board to Consider Budget, Tax Rate, and Safety Audit at Tuesday Night’s Meeting
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees will meet Tuesday to take up several key items, including the approval of the district’s 2025-26 budget, the adoption of new tax rates, a safety and security audit, and the hiring of a new director of finance. Trustees are scheduled to…
