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Edinburg Red Softball Team Advances to State Tournament for First Time
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The 11-12 year old Edinburg Red softball team is making history as the first Edinburg softball squad to advance to the State Tournament after clinching the Section 4 Championship. The team secured their spot by defeating opponents from Laredo, Alice, and Corpus Christi. With those victories, Edinburg Red earned their…
You Can Vote For Edinburg Hospital in National ‘Most Beautiful Hospitals’ Contest
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – South Texas Health System Edinburg has been named a finalist in Soliant Health’s 2025 “Most Beautiful Hospitals” contest, a national competition that recognizes hospitals for their visual design, healing environments, and patient-centered care. Public voting is now open and will continue through July 25, at soliant.com/most-beautiful-hospital-contest. Located along one of…
Judge Cortez Seeks Clarity After Parts of Hidalgo, Cameron Counties Designated National Defense Area
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Portions of Hidalgo and Cameron counties have been designated as a National Defense Area and placed under the administration of Joint Base San Antonio, according to a recent announcement from the U.S. Air Force. The land, previously managed by the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), has been transferred to…
Edinburg Police to Host ‘Operation Chill’ Community Night at 7-Eleven
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting residents to beat the summer heat with a community celebration at the upcoming “Operation Chill” event, set for July 11 at the 7-Eleven located at 1210 E. Monte Cristo Road. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. and will feature games, prizes, free giveaways,…
ECISD Board to Hold Special Called Meeting on Saturday For Major Campus Improvements at Canterbury, Other Campuses
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will hold a special called board meeting at noon on Saturday, June 28, at 12 pm to consider contracts for a series of campus improvement projects. The items were originally in this week’s regular board meeting held on Tuesday, June 24. During the Tuesday…
TONIGHT — Edinburg to Host Send-Off Ceremony for Little League and Softball All-Star Teams
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg will host a special send-off ceremony Thursday afternoon to honor three hometown Little League and softball teams advancing to sectional tournaments after winning their respective Valley District Championships. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation facility, located at 315 Mark…
Edinburg Library Continues Summer STEM Series for Families
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is continuing its hands-on Summer STEM Workshop Series, a family-friendly program exploring chemistry through interactive experiments. The series, hosted by chemistry student Grace D. Guerrera, is designed to teach participants the science behind everyday phenomena in a fun and accessible way. The program kicked…
Edinburg Airport Lands $10 Million Boost for Runway Expansion and Infrastructure Upgrades
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The South Texas International Airport in Edinburg will receive an additional $10 million in state funding following action by the 89th Texas Legislature, bringing the total state investment in the facility to $20 million over the last two budget cycles. The funding, secured through Senate Bill 1 and signed into…
ECISD Approves New Coaching, Administrative Hires; Other Positions Pending
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved two key personnel appointments during its meeting last night, while several other positions were discussed without recommendations at this time. Following a closed executive session, the board approved the hiring of Rafael Benavides as new head cross country coach for…
Family Movie Night Set for June 27 at Edinburg Municipal Park
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the community to enjoy a family-friendly evening during its latest installment of “Movies With a Cop” on Friday, June 27. The free outdoor movie night will feature Disney’s Moana 2 and begins at 8 p.m. at Edinburg Municipal Park’s North Pavilion. Families are encouraged to bring…
