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City Promotes Mosquito Prevention Amid Summer Heat
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – City officials are urging residents to take proactive steps to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses as summer temperatures continue to rise. The City of Edinburg’s Department of Solid Waste Management has implemented ongoing mosquito control efforts, including larviciding, call tracking, and routine surveys to monitor mosquito activity. When positive mosquito samples…
August increase in Mexico tariffs could strain Texas economy
Photo above: Trucks line up at the Zaragoza-Ysleta bridge to cross the border between Mexico and the United States in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on April 2, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune “August increase in Mexico tariffs could strain Texas economy” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media…
Teen Detained After Threat Against Vanguard Academy; Investigation Ongoing
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A 14-year-old girl has been detained in connection with a threat made against Vanguard Academy, authorities confirmed. The juvenile, an incoming freshman at the school, is in the process of being admitted to a juvenile detention facility. Police said the suspect had a prior incident on June 16, when she…
Adult Programs Continue Through July at Sekula Memorial Library
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a series of free, hands-on adult programs during the final weeks of July, offering a range of creative projects designed to inspire community engagement and artistic expression. The workshops begin July 23 at 2 p.m. with a “Colorful Rock Fish Collection” craft…
Tejano singer Bobby Pulido forms exploratory committee for South Texas congressional bid
Photo above: Tejano music star Bobby Pulido joins then-Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke during a campaign rally at HEB Park in Edinburg on May 1, 2018. Credit: Douglas Young for The Texas Tribune By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune “Tejano singer Bobby Pulido forms exploratory committee for South Texas congressional bid” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…
Frazzled, Frustrated, and Fatigued!
Dr. M. Ray Perryman Sometimes, our modern technological advances are two edged, and what begins as an improvement may ultimately end up having an unanticipated negative effect on productivity. A recent report by Microsoft illustrates a widespread example of this phenomenon. Trillions of globally aggregated and anonymized Microsoft 365 data bits were used to identify…
Today – Edinburg Library to Host Family Emergency Preparedness Program July 22
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – As hurricane season intensifies, the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, in partnership with Hidalgo County, will host a Family Emergency Preparedness Program on Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m. The free event is open to all ages and aims to educate the public on how to stay safe during emergencies.…
Edinburg Library Offers Week of Creative Activities for Teens and Tweens
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is continuing its summer programming with a week of hands-on activities designed for teens and tweens ages 11 to 18. From July 21 to July 30, the library’s Reference Department will host daily events that promote creativity, learning, and fun. Activities will be held…
Edinburg Teams Headed to State, National Tournaments to Be Honored at Send-Off Event
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will host a send-off ceremony on Wednesday, July 24, for local athletes traveling to compete at major statewide and regional sporting events. The celebration will take place at 9 a.m. at the Edinburg Activity Center, located at 123 Mark S. Peña Dr. The public is invited…
Leadership Edinburg Accepting Applications for 2025–2026 Class
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 cohort of Leadership Edinburg, a nine-month leadership development program aimed at cultivating emerging community leaders. To launch the application period, the Chamber will host a recruitment mixer on Thursday, July 31, at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, located at 415…
