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City Council Members Set

Enrollment down 895 students 

Old Courthouse To Be Torn Down

Edinburg students begin their journey in health care

Judge Cortez

Hidalgo County Judge Backs Effort to Preserve Air Service to Mexico City

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez has joined regional leaders in urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to protect commercial air service between McAllen International Airport and Mexico City, citing the route’s vital role in supporting South Texas’ economy and cross-border ties. Cortez emphasized that the McAllen-Mexico City route is…

The Lewis Buiding

$650,000 Downtown Renovation Project to Restore Historic Edinburg Landmark

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – A historic 1925 building in downtown Edinburg is set for a major restoration as part of a $650,000 renovation project backed by the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. The effort, led by LEWIS Building LLC and owner Byron Lewis, CEO of Edwards Abstract and Title Co., will bring new life to…

Vets Parade

Edinburg Extends Registration for Veterans Day Parade to Tuesday, Nov. 4

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has extended the registration deadline for its annual Veterans Day Parade to Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, giving schools, businesses, community groups, and organizations more time to sign up to participate in the event honoring local service members. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning…

Nov 25 library programs

Edinburg Library Kicks Off Creative Workshops for Teens and Tweens in November on Saturday

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is inviting local teens and tweens to take part in a series of hands-on programs throughout November, featuring crafts and creative workshops designed for ages 11 to 18. The month kicks off Saturday, Nov. 1, at noon with a Día de los Muertos mask-making…

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Overnight Closures Planned on I-69C Southbound in Edinburg

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Southbound lanes of Interstate 69C in Edinburg will be closed nightly over the next two weeks as paving operations take place, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The full closures will occur between Exit 11, north of Ramseyer Road, and U.S. Business Highway 281. Work is scheduled from 8…

Natalia Cardenas

STC’s Architecture Program bridges Edinburg High Alum Natalia Cardenas’ design experience with innovation

By Joey Gomez, STC Communications Edinburg TX – Even after earning a bachelor’s degree, Natalia Cardenas thought she had already found her creative path, but when South Texas College launched its new Architecture program in 2024, she knew it was time to pursue a dream she had been holding onto since childhood. Cardenas said it was…

new housing

Hidalgo County Mails 2025 Property Tax Statements

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. announced this week that 2025 consolidated property tax statements have been mailed to property owners across the county. The new statements, printed on light yellow paper, include taxes for all participating county entities and municipalities. The consolidated bills cover multiple jurisdictions, including…

Nov Brown Bag

Friends of the Edinburg Library to Host Paranormal-Themed Brown Bag Lunch Nov. 3

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Friends of the Edinburg Library will host their next Brown Bag Lunch presentation on Monday, Nov. 3, at noon at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd. The featured program, “Hauntings of the RGV,” will be presented by Revenant Watch Paranormal, a local investigative team exploring…

Nov Women's Defense

Edinburg Police to Host Women’s Self-Defense Course Next Week, Nov. 3–7

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting women ages 18 and older to participate in a three-day self-defense course designed to build confidence and teach practical safety skills. The program will take place Nov. 3, 5, and 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Edinburg Police Training Facility, 1309 N.…

City Meeting moved

Next Week’s Edinburg City Council Meeting Rescheduled from Tuesday to Wednesday, Nov. 5

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg has announced a change to its upcoming City Council meeting date. Due to the municipal elections, the regularly scheduled meeting originally set for Tuesday, Nov. 4, has been moved to Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. City hall will be used for voting and vote tabulations…

IT STEM Job Fair

Edinburg EDC to Host IT/STEM Job Fair Sept. 17

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Citizens Police Academy

Aug. 31 Deadline To Apply for Edinburg Police Citizens Police Academy Starting September

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