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Edinburg to Host Free Car Seat Checkup and Giveaway Sept. 25
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Municipal Court will host a free car seat checkup and giveaway on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. at 100 E. Freddy Gonzalez Drive. The event aims to help parents and caregivers ensure their child’s car seats are properly installed and meet current safety standards. Certified technicians will be…
Edinburg Library to Host Teen & Tween Programs in September
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its September lineup of activities for teens and tweens, offering creative and interactive programs for ages 11 to 18. The schedule includes: All events will take place at the library, located at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg. No registration is required,…
Edinburg Library Promotes Card Sign-Ups During September
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is encouraging residents to sign up for a library card this month as part of National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Library cards give patrons access to a variety of resources, including bestselling books, audiobooks, DVDs, Blu-rays, video games, and online materials for all ages.…
Edinburg Library to Offer Free Computer Workshops in September
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a series of free computer workshops throughout September, offering residents an opportunity to build essential digital skills. Classes will be held on Mondays at 10 a.m. in a bilingual format and at 6 p.m. in English. Topics include: Workshops will take place…
Edinburg to Host Free Community Garage Sale Sept. 13
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its next Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the El Tule Center. The free event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature vendors offering a variety of items for sale. Registration is free for…
Edinburg CISD Approves Pay Raises, $57K Starting Salary for Teachers
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved its 2025–2026 compensation plan, boosting salaries across the district and raising the starting teacher pay to $57,300, making Edinburg CISD one of the best paying districts in South Texas. The plan, adopted at the Aug. 26 board meeting, includes pay…
Hidalgo County Opens First OnMed CareStation in the Valley
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Hidalgo County officials marked a milestone in health care access this week with the opening of the Rio Grande Valley’s first OnMed CareStation at the county’s McAllen clinic. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 3 drew local leaders, including County Judge Richard F. Cortez, Precinct 2 Commissioner Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu, and Hidalgo…
Texas is poised to replace STAAR. Here is what schools’ new standardized tests would look like.
Photo above: A bill that would replace STAAR, the state’s standardized test, with three shorter tests is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune “Texas is poised to replace STAAR. Here is what schools’ new standardized tests would look like.” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…
A Decade of Growth: UTRGV opens Fall 2025 with another record enrollment with more than 7,000 freshmen, university sets sixth straight first-day record
Photo above: UTRGV kicked off Fall 2025 by welcoming a record 35,812 students, achieving its sixth consecutive enrollment milestone while celebrating a decade of growth. (UTRGV Photo) By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg TX – UTRGV set a first-day enrollment record for the sixth consecutive year Tuesday, welcoming 35,812 students to open the Fall…
Film Festival Brings International Cinema, Workshops to Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The South Texas International Film Festival will return to Edinburg this week, showcasing films from across the globe while spotlighting local and regional talent. The four-day event, hosted at the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center, runs Sept. 10–13 and features film screenings, panel discussions, workshops, and a screenplay pitch competition.…
