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STISD, campuses again among Niche’s best; district No. 2 in Texas
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – South Texas ISD and its campuses are once again among the state’s top performers in Niche’s 2026 Best Schools rankings, marking the 12th straight year the district has landed on the list. With an A+ overall grade, STISD ranked No. 2 in Texas out of 876 districts and No. 59 nationally…
Oct. 20 deadline set for Edinburg police exam; test slated Nov. 4
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department is accepting applications for its entry-level police officer exam through Sunday, Oct. 20, 2025. The written test is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 8:30 a.m. at the Edinburg Activity Center, 123 E. Palm Drive. Doors open at 8 a.m. Minimum requirements, according to the department’s notice:…
ECISD bands to stage free marching showcase Oct. 13 at Flores Stadium
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg CISD will present its Marching Band Showcase on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Richard R. Flores Stadium, 1800 S. Stadium Dr. Admission is free and open to the public. The event gives families a first look at this year’s field shows as programs tune up ahead of the annual Pigskin…
Library rolls out October lineup of free adult programs
Staff ReportEdinburg, TX – Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer a month of no-cost adult programs in October, with materials provided and no registration required. The schedule offers the following opportunities for learning: Programs take place at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. For more information, call 956-383-6246. The library’s adult offerings are part of the city’s…
Teens, tweens get full October slate at Sekula Library
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has set a monthlong lineup of free activities for ages 11–18, with no registration required and materials provided. The schedule includes: Programs take place at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. For details, contact the Reference Department at (956) 383-6246. The library’s teen programming is part of the…
Library sets October lineup for children’s programs
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer a full slate of free children’s activities throughout October, with no registration required and materials provided. The schedule includes: Programs take place at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. For details, contact the Children’s Department at (956) 383-6246. The city’s library system regularly hosts early-literacy and…
Edinburg EDC, Chamber Set Friday Groundbreaking for Plaza Guerlain on S. Raul Longoria
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will host a groundbreaking for Plaza Guerlain on Friday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at 2200 S. Raul Longoria Road. The ceremony, organized in partnership with the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and Los Lagos Development, will mark the start of a new commercial project in the…
Com. Ellie Torres to host live Fire Prevention Month talk with area fire chiefs
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres will host a live edition of her monthly talk show Thursday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m., featuring regional fire leaders for a discussion on home fire safety, lithium-ion battery risks and youth volunteerism in the fire service. Scheduled guests include Edinburg Fire Chief Omar…
Edinburg’s downtown parking garage groundbreaking set for Friday
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will break ground Friday on a three-level downtown parking garage, a $6.2 million project aimed at easing congestion and supporting nearby businesses and events. The ceremony is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at McIntyre Street and Closner Boulevard. The project includes 256 parking spaces…
Chamber taps Garza, Gonzales as 2025 Man, Woman of the Year
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has named Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. and Veronica Gonzales, a senior vice president at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, as its 2025 Man and Woman of the Year. The pair will be recognized at the Chamber’s Centennial Installation and Awards Banquet on Saturday, Nov.…
