For all the news about Edinburg, we are your Edinburg online newspaper.
Edinburg to Host 5th Annual Firecracker 5K on July 4th
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will celebrate Independence Day with the 5th annual Firecracker 5K, set for Friday, July 4, at the Ebony Golf Course. The run will begin at 7:30 a.m., with registration currently open online at activeedinburg.com. Hosted by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, the event offers participants a…
Edinburg 311 Service Empowers Residents to Report Issues and Track Progress
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg is encouraging residents to take advantage of its 311 service, a convenient tool designed to streamline non-emergency issue reporting and enhance communication with city departments. Through Edinburg 311, residents can report concerns such as potholes, graffiti, broken streetlights, and other public maintenance needs. Requests are sent…
Edinburg Opens Splash Pads for Summer With Free Daily Admission
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg has opened its splash pads for the summer season, offering families a free way to cool off daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The splash pads, operated by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, opened May 31 and are located at five parks across the…
Disaster Recovery Centers Open Across Hidalgo County for March Storm Victims
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Residents of Hidalgo County impacted by the severe weather event from March 26–28 can now access in-person assistance at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers across the region. The centers, operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), provide help for individuals and businesses who…
Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala Named Regional Director for State Police Chiefs Association
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala has been appointed Regional Director for Region 12 of the Texas Police Chiefs Association, which encompasses much of the Rio Grande Valley. The appointment was made by TPCA President Will Johnson and recognizes Ayala’s decades of service and leadership in Texas law enforcement. Region 12…
Edinburg Denies Apartment Rezoning, Smaller Lots Requests After Neighbors Protest; Council Commends Neighbors Speaking Up
Photo above: Neighbors protested the change from single-family to multifamily at the location captured above. Google Maps photo. Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council this week denied a request to change the zoning from residential single family to apartments and a separate request at a different site to develop a subdivision with smaller…
RGV native leads the charge for STC’s new Dental Hygiene program
Photo above: With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of STC’s newest faculty members, Janis Lopez, is leading a groundbreaking effort to bring Hidalgo County its first-ever Dental Hygiene program. Photo courtesy STC. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of South Texas College’s newest faculty…
“Cloudy vision doesn’t have to be part of getting older”
Photo above: Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, encourages regular eye exams during Cataract Awareness Month to detect early signs of cataracts and other age-related vision issues. She said restoring clear vision can dramatically enhance independence, safety and overall quality of life. (UTRGV Photo by Heriberto Perez-Zuniga) Annual eye exams…
Edinburg Approves $6.9M Bonds For Landfill Improvements, Won’t Raise City Taxes
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council last night approved issuance of $6,997,000 in bonds for improvements to the city’s landfill. The bonds will be paid over a period of 10-20 years from revenues collected from fees, particularly from other cities in the county. Hidalgo County is served by four major active landfills:…
Edinburg Rotary Club Marks 100 Years of Service at Centennial Banquet
Photo above: Arlina Casas Larson was installed as the club’s 2025–2026 president during the evening ceremony. Standing with her is outgoing President Manuel Cantu passing the gavel. Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Rotary Club of Edinburg celebrated its centennial anniversary with a formal Installation Banquet on June 12, reflecting on a century of community…
