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Edinburg Teen Police Academy Opens Registration for Summer Sessions, Deadline June 10
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2025 Teen Police Academy, a hands-on summer program designed to introduce high school students to law enforcement careers and community safety practices. Open to Edinburg residents ages 14 to 17, the free academy offers two sessions: June 16–20 and June…
TODAY: Sekula Library to Launch Summer Reading Program with Family Art Fair
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will kick off its 2025 Summer Reading Program with a festive family event on Friday, June 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. The kickoff party will feature an art fair with colorful arts and crafts, games, and hands-on…
TONIGHT: Edinburg Fire Department to Host Sparky’s Bash to Kick Off Summer Break
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Fire Department is inviting families to celebrate the start of summer at “Sparky’s School Is Out Bash,” a free community event set for Thursday, June 5, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. The evening will feature games, moon jumps,…
Edinburg to Host ‘Daddy & Me’ Pool Event in Celebration of Father’s Day
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual “Daddy & Me” event on Saturday, June 14, offering an evening of poolside fun for fathers and father figures. Scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Pool, located at 125 Mark S. Peña Drive,…
Edinburg Honors 30 Students Committed to Military Academies, Service at Council Meeting
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council on Tuesday evening honored 30 graduating high school seniors for their commitment to serve in the United States Armed Forces, including three who earned prestigious appointments to U.S. service academies. During the June 3 meeting at City Hall, city leaders recognized students who have either enlisted…
CORRECTION: Previous Story Referencing Review Of City Attorney Mistakenly Based On Agenda From Previous Year, Position Is Not Being Reviewed
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – My personal apologies to Edinburg city attorney Josephine Ramirez-Solis for an earlier version of this story that mistakenly made reference to today’s meeting but, unfortunately, I was reading the information from an agenda post last year. Her position is not on today’s agenda. That was my mistake and was not meant…
Edinburg Unveils Summer 2025 Parks and Recreation Activity Guide
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg has released its Parks and Recreation Activity Guide for Summer 2025, offering residents a comprehensive look at dozens of programs designed to keep the community active, engaged, and entertained all season long. The guide features a wide variety of activities for all ages, including swimming lessons,…
Edinburg Police Hosting Coffee With a Cop Event Friday, June 6
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the public to a special National Night Out edition of “Coffee with a Cop” this Friday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at Starbucks, located at 2720 W. University Drive. The informal gathering offers residents an opportunity to meet and chat with local…
CORRECTION: Previous Story Referencing Review Of City Attorney Mistakenly Based On Agenda From Previous Year, Position Is Not Being Reviewed
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – My personal apologies to Edinburg city attorney Josephine Ramirez-Solis for an earlier version of this story that mistakenly made reference to today’s meeting calling for a review of the position. Unfortunately, I was reading the information from an agenda post last year. Her position is not on today’s agenda. That…
Edinburg Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Cities, Census Estimates Show
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg has been ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the United States, according to newly released 2024 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Edinburg’s population grew by 2.62 percent over the past year, increasing from 105,956 in 2023 to 108,733 in 2024. The growth places Edinburg…
