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Edinburg Council Moves Forward with $6.2M Downtown Parking Garage Project
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Edinburg officials are moving ahead with the design development phase of a long-planned downtown parking garage, following a presentation Tuesday that confirmed the $6.2 million project remains on schedule and within budget. The three-level structure, which will include 267 parking spaces, is intended to alleviate downtown parking shortages. The project,…
Edinburg Council Formalizes Expanded Public Participation at Meetings Beyond State Minimum Requirements
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg City Council last night adopted an ordinance that formalizes the public’s right to speak at council meetings, establishing clear rules for participation while aligning with the Texas Open Meetings Act and even providing more opportunities for the public to address the Council during their meetings. The ordinance codifies long-standing…
City of Edinburg Responds to Court Ruling in Election Contest, Uncertainty Hangs Over Place 4 Winner
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — City officials are awaiting further legal developments following a June 30 ruling by the 13th Court of Appeals concerning the contested election for the Edinburg City Council Place 4 seat. David White, who currently holds that position, was not in attendance at last night’s meeting. City Attorney Josephine Ramirez-Solis addressed the…
Appeals Court Affirms District Court Decision to Declare Lozano Winner in November 2023 Edinburg Place 4 Council Race, Further Appeal Possible
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Texas 13th Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling that overturns the results of the November 2023 Edinburg City Council Place 4 election. However, incumbent David White may appeal that decision and remain on the Council. White, a former Edinburg police chief, had initially been declared the…
ECISD Elementaries Shine in Preliminary State Assessment Scores, Sixth Grade Math Drops
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District officials presented an overview of preliminary State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores during last week’s board meeting, highlighting district-wide performance trends and calling for targeted improvements in middle school math instruction. The meeting was held on Tuesday, July 24. Assessment Director Jose…
Strangelove to Headline July 12 Show in Edinburg’s Summer Concert Series
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg’s Summer Concert Series continues July 12 with a throwback performance by Strangelove – The Depeche Mode Experience, bringing the sound and style of the iconic ’80s band to Promenade Park Amphitheater. Fans are invited to bring lawn chairs, dancing shoes, and their best retro attire for…
Edinburg Council to Revisit Tabled Proposal on Public Conduct Rules at Meetings
Photo above: A members of the public addresses the Edinburg City Council during a previous meeting. Source: City of Edinburg. Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg City Council is set to consider a previously tabled ordinance on Tuesday, July 1, that would establish formal rules of decorum for public participation during council meetings. Originally…
Edinburg City Council to Review Design Plans for Downtown Parking Garage
Photo above: Rendering of proposed parking garage at 201 N. Closner. Courtesy City of Edinburg. Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg City Council is set to hear a presentation on the schematic design of a new downtown parking garage during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 1. The proposed three-story structure will be located…
STEM Workshop Series Continues at Edinburg Library with July Family Sessions
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library’s Summer STEM Workshop Series continues into July, offering families a chance to explore chemistry through fun, hands-on experiments led by aspiring scientist Grace D. Guerrera. The free, family-friendly program invites participants to learn the science behind everyday phenomena in a way that’s both educational…
Edinburg Library to Host Art, STEM and Drama Sessions in July for Summer Reading Program
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will continue its 2025 “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program into July with a variety of themed workshops for children and teens. Week 4 of the program runs from July 1 to July 3, offering both morning and evening sessions designed to foster creativity,…
