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TxDOT Shares Emotional Plea Against Drunk Driving Ahead of Holiday Crackdown
Staff Report Edinburg TX – As summer begins and the Fourth of July nears, the Texas Department of Transportation is amplifying its anti-drunk driving message by sharing the tragic story of 8-year-old Kelsey Nalepa, who died after a drunk driver struck her family’s car in 2017. Kelsey and her father, Marcus Nalepa, were headed to…
STC earns national distinction for affordable online programs
Photo above: South Texas College is nationally known for many of its programs and initiatives, and this summer, it has also been named one of the “Most Affordable Schools for Online Associate Degrees” in the nation by OnlineU. Amanda Sotelo, South Texas College Communications South Texas College is nationally known for many of its programs and…
Dustin M. Sekula Library to Celebrate Global Cultures in Week 2 of Summer Reading Program
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will continue its 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” with a weeklong celebration of global cultures from June 15 through June 20. The second week of the program will feature interactive, hands-on events for adults, teens, and children, designed to highlight cultural diversity…
Three Edinburg Police Employees Honored at State Law Enforcement Awards
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Three members of the Edinburg Police Department were recognized for their outstanding service and bravery at the 2025 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Awards Ceremony, held June 13 at the State Capitol in Austin. Hosted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), the annual event honors law enforcement…
South Texas Mayors Urge Transparency Amid Federal Immigration Operations
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The South Texas Alliance of Cities (STAC), a coalition of regional mayors, has issued a joint statement expressing concern over recent federal immigration enforcement actions carried out by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in the area. In the statement released June 12, the mayors clarified that local law enforcement agencies are…
Edinburg to Host ‘Daddy & Me’ Pool Event for Father’s Day Weekend
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department will host a special “Daddy & Me” event on Saturday, June 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Pool to celebrate dads and father figures. The evening will feature family-friendly activities including games, snacks, raffles, and a cannonball contest.…
Hidalgo County to Install ‘Veteran Parking Only’ Signs at Technical Schools for Women Veterans Day
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – In observance of Women Veterans Day, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez will lead an initiative to install “Veteran Parking Only” signs at local technical institutions of higher learning to honor and recognize veterans, particularly women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The announcement follows positive community feedback…
Saturday: Queen Tribute Band to Headline Free Summer Concert in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg’s Summer Concert Series continues with a free performance by Queen Nation, a nationally recognized tribute band honoring the legendary music of Queen. The concert will take place Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Promenade Park Amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and come dressed…
Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean?
Photo above: Proposed drafts of Texas’ redrawn congressional districts outside the Senate chamber in the Texas Capitol in Austin on Sept. 30, 2021. Credit: Dimitri Staszewski for The Texas Tribune By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune, and Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Republicans representing Texas in Congress are considering this week whether to push their state Legislature…
Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy
Photo above: A 9th grade student prepares for a pre-test in a program that provides support for students taking the STAAR test at Elsik High School in Houston on April 19, 2018. Credit: Pu Ying Huang for The Texas Tribune By Atirikta Kumar, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2025 “Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains…
