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Thursday: Omar Ochoa to Rally Edinburg Community at Campaign Kickoff Celebration
CONTENT BY CANDIDATE. Note: The Edinburg Advocate does not endorse any candidate for any office. Candidates are welcome to send in their first campaign announcements at no charge. The Edinburg Advocate does not edit these announcements and does not vet the statements made in these announcements. Edinburg, TX – Attorney and lifelong Edinburg resident Omar…
Health insurance carriers request raising ACA premiums by more than 20% on average in Texas
Photo above: Dr. Spencer R. Berthelsen visits with patient Francisco Garcia, a fellow physician, before his annual physical at their clinic in Sugar Land on Sept. 22, 2011. Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune, Data reporting by Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Edison Wu, The Texas Tribune “Health…
ECISD Sets Public Meeting on Budget, Proposes Slightly Lower Tax Rate; Average Property Taxes To Drop by $189
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will hold a public meeting Aug. 26 to discuss its proposed 2025-26 budget and tax rates, which include a slight decrease from last year’s overall rate. The proposed total tax rate is $0.8617 per $100 of property valuation, compared with last year’s $0.8727. The rate…
ECISD Board Hires Staff For Vacant Positions
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of personnel to a number of vacant administrative and leadership positions during a last night’s special called meeting. After a lengthy closed door session, the Board took the following personnel actions: The board also approved the termination of three at-will employees.
Edinburg Council Votes To Keep Tax Rate At $0.63
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council voted tonight to keep the city’s tax rate at $0.63. The approved tax rate increases the total amount of taxes collected and provides for pay raises for police and fire fighters as well as covering increased costs due to inflation. In preparation for approving the new…
Edinburg Police Launch Drone First Responder Program, a First for the Valley
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is becoming the first law enforcement agency in the Rio Grande Valley to roll out a Drone as First Responder program, a move officials say will improve emergency response and public safety. The initiative will allow drones equipped with high-definition cameras and thermal night vision to…
Edinburg Teen Father Begins a New Legacy at STC as a Future Engineer
Photo above: Edinburg graduate and STC student Ethan Lewis takes on the challenges of parenthood and college education. Photo courtesy of South Texas College. Joey Gomez, STC Communications EDINBURG, TEXAS – At just 20 years old, South Texas College student Ethan Lewis is right in the middle of managing one of life’s most challenging balancing acts.…
Texas Unveils New Driver License, ID Card Design With Added Security
Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety has begun issuing driver licenses and identification cards with a new design that incorporates stronger security features, the agency announced Monday. All licenses and IDs issued on or after Aug. 18 will reflect the updated format. Existing cards will remain valid until their expiration…
Edinburg CISD Earns ‘B’ Rating in Latest TEA Accountability Report
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg CISD has earned an overall grade of B in the Texas Education Agency’s latest accountability ratings, reflecting consistent academic performance across its campuses. The district received an overall score of 83 for the 2024-25 school year, matching its score from the previous year. Edinburg CISD has maintained a “B” rating since…
Edinburg Council to Weigh Tax Rate Proposal at Tonight’s Meeting, Set Public Hearing Date
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council on Tuesday will consider keeping the city’s property tax rate unchanged for the upcoming fiscal year while setting a date for a required public hearing. City staff is recommending a proposed rate of $0.6300 per $100 of taxable property value for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which…
