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Edinburg Launches Sandbag Distribution Ahead of Forecasted Rainfall Following March Flooding
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg will distribute sandbags today, Friday, May 2, 2025, in preparation for expected rainfall, just weeks after a severe storm on March 28 caused widespread flooding throughout the area. The drive-thru distribution event will take place from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Edinburg Service Center,…
City of Edinburg, ECISD Partner to Support Canterbury Elementary Students During Campus Transition
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg and the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) are joining forces to ensure the continued education and well-being of Canterbury Elementary students through the end of the school year. Beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, approximately 400 Canterbury students who had not previously been relocated will transition…
Edinburg Parks and Rec to Host ‘Senior De Mayo’ Fiesta on May 2
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents ages 50 and older to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in festive fashion at its annual Senior De Mayo event on Friday, May 2. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jose Nieto and Consuelo Alfaro Robledo Center,…
South Texas ISD Earns Only ‘A’ Rating in RGV in 2023 TEA Rankings
Staff Report Edinburg, TX — South Texas Independent School District (STISD) has been recognized once again as an ‘A’ rated district in the Texas Education Agency’s 2023 State Accountability Ratings, distinguishing it as the only district in the Rio Grande Valley to receive the top rating. STISD also ranks among only two districts in Region…
Today & Tomorrow: ‘MATICES 2025’ Folklórico Dance Concert to Celebrate Mexican Heritage in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The much awaited MATICES 2025, a folklórico dance concert, will start today and continue through tomorrow. The Edinburg Cultural Arts Division is inviting the public to celebrate the vibrancy of Mexican heritage set for May 9 and 10 at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium. The two-hour showcase, presented by Edinburg’s Conceptos Dance…
Longoria Middle School to Host ‘Noche De Fiesta Mexicana’ Celebration May 2
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Longoria Middle School will celebrate culture and community with its Noche De Fiesta Mexicanaon Friday, May 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LMS Patio. The festive evening will showcase performances by the school’s Conjunto group, mariachi musicians, and folklórico dancers, highlighting traditional Mexican music and dance. The event is…
Edinburg’s Trash Bash Postponed Due to Weather Concerns
The City of Edinburg’s Trash Bash event, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 3, is being postponed due to anticipated rain in the forecast. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our staff and volunteers. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg’s Trash Bash, originally scheduled for…
Edinburg EDC’s FLIP Program Earns National Recognition for Revitalizing Local Businesses
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation’s (EEDC) Facade and Lot Improvement Program (FLIP) has been honored with a 2025 Economic Development Organization Award by Business Facilities magazine, recognizing its significant impact on local business revitalization and community development. FLIP was recognized in the Mid-Sized EDO category, which includes cities with populations between 100,000…
Parents Voice Health, Transparency, Transportation Frustrations During Edinburg CISD Press Conference To Address Canterbury Remediation Efforts
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – While Edinburg CISD leaders held a press conference to explain their plan to fix flooding problems at Canterbury Elementary, a group of parents questioned the plan as well as the district’s response time to the issue. The contentious encounter highlighted the tension between parents and the district on the issue.…
AltaCair Foundation’s ‘Lucky Maverick’ Gala Set to Honor Bobby Pulido, Mayor Ramiro Garza
Photo above: Pictured L-R AltaCair Foundation Board and Advisory Board Members – Marc Moran, Martiza Gonzalez Val La Mantia, Dr. Rashmi Chandran (CEO), Veronica Gonzales, Eric Weaver, Sabrina Walker Hernandez, and Edwin Estévez Staff Report PHARR, TX — The AltaCair Foundation’s signature fundraising event, Lucky Maverick: Bettin’ on AltaCair, will return Friday, May 2, 2025, offering an evening…
