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Pirate’s Cove Splash Park to Reopen June 2 with Daily Swim Sessions
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Pirate’s Cove Splash Park, Edinburg’s inclusive water playground, will officially reopen for the summer season on Monday, June 2, offering residents a refreshing way to beat the heat. Located 125 Mark S. Peña Dr., Edinburg, Pirate’s Cove features water slides, splash zones, and family-friendly amenities designed to accommodate children of…
ECISD Board Hires Austin Consultants To Review Gun Incident Response
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees agreed to hire an Austin-based consultant firm and a local investigator to work with the district’s legal counsel to review the actions and protocols followed by district staff during a gun incident at Edinburg North High School earlier this month. During last night’s regular…
Vanguard’s Beethoven Elementary Playground Named One of Nation’s Best Inclusive School Playgrounds
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Beethoven Elementary’s City Park playground, part of Vanguard Academy in Edinburg, has been named one of the “10 Best Inclusive School Playgrounds in America” for 2025 by Soliant Health, a leading education and healthcare staffing agency. The national recognition celebrates the campus’s commitment to creating a space where children of…
Edinburg CISD Trustees to Review Gun Incident Protocols, Consider Key Personnel Hires
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, May 27, for its regularly scheduled meeting, where trustees are expected to address a number of items, including a closed-door discussion regarding the handling of a recent gun-related incident at a local high school. During executive session, the…
Edinburg to Open City Splash Pads for Summer Season on May 31
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will open its splash pads for the summer season starting Friday, May 31, offering families a free and fun way to beat the heat. Operated by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, the splash pads will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at…
Officials Urge Residents to Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Season
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – As hurricane season approaches, emergency management officials are urging residents to take early action to protect their families and property from potential storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that households develop evacuation plans, assemble disaster supply kits, review insurance policies, and take steps to strengthen their homes.…
Edinburg Superintendent Placed On Leave, Reprimanded After Edinburg North Gun Incident, ‘Other’ Concerns
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees this week placed Superintendent Mario Salinas on five days of paid administrative leave and issued a reprimand following a special meeting. During a special called meeting on Wednesday, May 21, the Board of Trustees heard complaints from parents with regard to an incident at…
THIS MORNING: Edinburg to Honor Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will host a Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony on Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. 7th Street, to honor military service members who died in defense of the United States. Recognized by the Texas Legislature as a “Hometown of Heroes,”…
TODAY: Public Safety Expo to Showcase First Responders, Equipment and Family Fun
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the public to its annual Public Safety Expo on Thursday, May 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CAT Stadium parking lot, located at 1800 S. Stadium Drive. The free event is part of the National Night Out initiative, which aims to build…
International Paper To Close Two Edinburg Facilities, Lay Off Over 130 Workers
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — International Paper Co. will close its two production facilities in Edinburg as part of a broader restructuring effort along the U.S.-Mexico border, resulting in significant local job losses. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice filed on May 9, the closures will lead to the layoff of 132…
