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Edinburg police, partners make young cancer patient’s dream come true
Staff ReportEdinburg, TX – For one brave 6-year-old, Monday brought a glimpse of the future she dreams about. Anahi Yvara, who is battling leukemia, wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up — and thanks to the Edinburg Police Department and community partners, she got to live that dream for a day. Anahi suited…
This Saturday, Friends of the Edinburg Library to hold book sale, everything’s a dollar
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Bargain hunters and book lovers will have plenty to browse when the Friends of the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library host their annual Book Sale on Saturday, Sept. 27. The sale will run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd., and will feature hundreds of items…
This Sunday: Edinburg library hosting Family Movie Day Sept. 28, Jurassic Word Rebirth
Staff ReportEdinburg, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will mark Library Card Sign-Up Month with a special Family Movie Day on Sunday, Sept. 28, featuring a free screening of Jurassic World Rebirth. The movie begins at 2 p.m. and includes complimentary snacks and a raffle giveaway while supplies last. Families are also encouraged to register…
Edinburg ER nurse Javen Hinojosa among national HeroesFIRST finalists
Staff ReportEdinburg, TX – One of Edinburg’s own is in the running for a national honor spotlighting exceptional healthcare workers. Registered Nurse Javen Hinojosa, who works in the emergency department at South Texas Health System Edinburg, has been named a Top 20 finalist in the 2025 HeroesFIRST contest by ImageFIRST, joining healthcare professionals from around the nation being…
‘She Succeeds’ job fair set for Sept. 30 at Edinburg library
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – A series of women-focused career workshops at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will culminate with the “She Succeeds” Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event, organized in partnership with Sisters Inspiring Success, Workforce Solutions and the Prairie View A&M Cooperative Extension Program, will…
ECISD details HVAC fixes, enrollment slide; DEI compliance vote pulled
Arnoldo MataEdinburg, TX – Edinburg CISD trustees on Tuesday zeroed in on how the district is handling HVAC repairs and where student counts stand as the first state reporting window closes, while quietly pulling a planned vote on a diversity, equity and inclusion compliance resolution. HVAC repair process explained Julie Perez, the district’s director of maintenance…
Edinburg Police, Faith Leaders Launch Blanket Drive for Families in Need
Staff ReportEDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Police Department is partnering with local churches and community groups for the Faith & Blue Blanket Drive, an effort to collect new blankets for residents across the Rio Grande Valley. Donations will be accepted at the following drop-off sites: The final collection day is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m.…
Edinburg Parks & Recreation Releases Fall/Winter Activity Guide
Staff ReportEDINBURG, TX — Residents looking for seasonal fun and family-friendly activities can now explore the City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department’s Fall 2025 / Winter 2026 Activity Guide. The guide highlights upcoming programs, special events, and recreational opportunities for all ages. From sports leagues and fitness classes to holiday events and community gatherings, the schedule…
Forum to Spotlight Edinburg Mayoral Candidates Ahead of November Election
Staff ReportEDINBURG, TX – Voters will have a chance to hear directly from candidates running for Edinburg mayor during a public forum scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. 7th Ave. The event, hosted by Futuro RGV, will feature a moderated discussion on key issues shaping the city’s future. Organizers expect…
Edinburg Police Arrest Driver After Vehicle Strikes Light Pole, Knocks Down Power Lines
Staff ReportEDINBURG, TX — A 29-year-old man was arrested early Saturday after a crash that brought down power lines and temporarily closed a roadway, police said. Officers were called around 6:35 a.m. Sept. 20 to Freddy Gonzalez Drive and Ann Street, where a vehicle had struck a light pole and left the scene. For public safety,…
