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Edinburg Teen Father Begins a New Legacy at STC as a Future Engineer
Photo above: Edinburg graduate and STC student Ethan Lewis takes on the challenges of parenthood and college education. Photo courtesy of South Texas College. Joey Gomez, STC Communications EDINBURG, TEXAS – At just 20 years old, South Texas College student Ethan Lewis is right in the middle of managing one of life’s most challenging balancing acts.…
Texas Unveils New Driver License, ID Card Design With Added Security
Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety has begun issuing driver licenses and identification cards with a new design that incorporates stronger security features, the agency announced Monday. All licenses and IDs issued on or after Aug. 18 will reflect the updated format. Existing cards will remain valid until their expiration…
Edinburg CISD Earns ‘B’ Rating in Latest TEA Accountability Report
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg CISD has earned an overall grade of B in the Texas Education Agency’s latest accountability ratings, reflecting consistent academic performance across its campuses. The district received an overall score of 83 for the 2024-25 school year, matching its score from the previous year. Edinburg CISD has maintained a “B” rating since…
Edinburg Council to Weigh Tax Rate Proposal at Tonight’s Meeting, Set Public Hearing Date
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council on Tuesday will consider keeping the city’s property tax rate unchanged for the upcoming fiscal year while setting a date for a required public hearing. City staff is recommending a proposed rate of $0.6300 per $100 of taxable property value for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which…
ECISD Trustees to Consider New Hires, Campus Leadership at Special Meeting
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees is set to consider a series of new hires and leadership appointments during a special called meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. Among the personnel matters on the agenda, trustees will deliberate on filling several key positions across campuses and departments.…
STISD to continue serving free meals to all students for 2025-26 school year
Staff Report MERCEDES TX – South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will once again provide free breakfast and lunch to all students during the 2025-26 school year under the Community Eligibility Program. Breakfast will be served daily in first-period classrooms from 8 to 8:20 a.m., beginning on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 18.…
Edinburg to offer free prostate cancer screenings at wellness event
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg, in partnership with several local health organizations, will host a Prostate Cancer Wellness Event on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at the Edinburg Activities, Culture & Events (ACE) Center. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 315 W. McIntyre St. and will…
Edinburg warns residents of phishing scam targeting city emails
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – City officials are urging residents to be cautious after reports of a phishing email falsely claiming to come from the Edinburg Planning & Zoning Commission. The fraudulent message asks recipients to pay an “Application Approval Fee” and is sent from planning.co.cityofedinburg@usa[.]com, which is not a valid city email address, officials said.…
TxDOT Urges Caution, Offers Safety Tips for Driving in Heavy Rain and Flooding
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – With heavy rain possible in the forecast, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to use extreme caution during inclement weather and to follow its “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” guidelines to avoid life-threatening situations in flash flooding. Flash floods are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas, with…
Groundbreaking Launches North Rooth Road Siphon Project , Will Benefit Longoria Middle School
Staff Report McALLEN, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres, the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 1 have broken ground on the North Rooth Road Siphon Project, a joint effort to improve water infrastructure and safety in the area. The project will install a siphon crossing—an underground structure that…
