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ECISD Trustees to Consider New Hires, Campus Leadership at Special Meeting
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees is set to consider a series of new hires and leadership appointments during a special called meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. Among the personnel matters on the agenda, trustees will deliberate on filling several key positions across campuses and departments.…
STISD to continue serving free meals to all students for 2025-26 school year
Staff Report MERCEDES TX – South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will once again provide free breakfast and lunch to all students during the 2025-26 school year under the Community Eligibility Program. Breakfast will be served daily in first-period classrooms from 8 to 8:20 a.m., beginning on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 18.…
Edinburg to offer free prostate cancer screenings at wellness event
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg, in partnership with several local health organizations, will host a Prostate Cancer Wellness Event on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at the Edinburg Activities, Culture & Events (ACE) Center. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 315 W. McIntyre St. and will…
Edinburg warns residents of phishing scam targeting city emails
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – City officials are urging residents to be cautious after reports of a phishing email falsely claiming to come from the Edinburg Planning & Zoning Commission. The fraudulent message asks recipients to pay an “Application Approval Fee” and is sent from planning.co.cityofedinburg@usa[.]com, which is not a valid city email address, officials said.…
TxDOT Urges Caution, Offers Safety Tips for Driving in Heavy Rain and Flooding
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – With heavy rain possible in the forecast, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to use extreme caution during inclement weather and to follow its “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” guidelines to avoid life-threatening situations in flash flooding. Flash floods are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas, with…
Groundbreaking Launches North Rooth Road Siphon Project , Will Benefit Longoria Middle School
Staff Report McALLEN, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres, the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 1 have broken ground on the North Rooth Road Siphon Project, a joint effort to improve water infrastructure and safety in the area. The project will install a siphon crossing—an underground structure that…
Edinburg to Host 5th Annual 9/11 Memorial Run and Walk
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg will hold its 5th Annual Patriot Day of Remembrance 9/11 Memorial Run on Saturday, Sept. 6, beginning at 7:45 a.m., followed by a free Honorary Walk at 9:11 a.m. to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The start and…
Library to Offer Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host free U.S. citizenship preparation classes beginning Aug. 28, offering instruction in civics, U.S. history and exam strategies for individuals seeking to become citizens. Spanish-language classes will be held every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., starting Aug. 28 and continuing through Nov.…
Edinburg Accepting Applications to Honor Veterans, Active Military
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg is accepting applications for its Boulevard of Heroes program, which honors veterans and active-duty service members with custom banners displayed along the city’s designated tribute route. The program, part of Edinburg’s Operation Appreciation initiative, is open to honorees who are currently serving in the U.S. Armed…
Edinburg to Host Film-Friendly Workshop Aug. 30
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Division will present the “Edinburg On Camera Workshop” on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edinburg ACE Center, 315 W. McIntyre St. The event will guide filmmakers and local business owners through the process of applying to film at…
