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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,…
Edinburg Fire Stoppers Festival Returns Oct. 3
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Fire Department is inviting families to its 33rd Annual Fire Stoppers Festival, a free community event celebrating fire safety and local first responders. The festival will take place Friday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 212 W. McIntyre St. Highlights include live…
Birding Walks Return to Edinburg World Birding Center
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Nature lovers will have a chance to explore local wildlife up close during a series of guided bird walks at the Edinburg World Birding Center this fall. The one-mile walks are scheduled for Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Participants can expect to see…
Edinburg CISD Board to Weigh DEI Resolution, Contracts, and Enrollment Updates
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Sept. 23, with a wide-ranging agenda that includes adoption of a resolution on diversity, equity, and inclusion alongside updates on student enrollment, program contracts, and district operations. Texas school districts are now required to take formal action to comply…
Mother and Son Charged in Jail Drug Smuggling Scheme; Former Officer Also Facing Charges
Photo above: Mother and son duo, Emily Cavazos and Mauricio Mata, were charged along with a former Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center officer, were charged with smuggling drugs into the county jail. Staff ReportEDINBURG, TX — A former Hidalgo County detention officer, an inmate, and the inmate’s mother are now facing felony charges in connection…
Edinburg Council Adopts Budget, Holds Tax Rate Steady Despite Calls for Relief
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg City Council on Sept. 18 approved a balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year and voted to keep the property tax rate at 63 cents per $100 valuation. While city leaders stressed the move protects services and infrastructure, residents voiced competing concerns about household costs and fiscal responsibility. The…
Edinburg CISD Board Approves Health Plan Changes for 2026
Arnoldo MataEDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees on Thursday, Sept. 18, and approved changes to the district’s employee health plan and adopted new premium rates for the 2026 plan year, one of only two items discussed in the special called meeting. Trustees voted unanimously to move forward after a presentation…
