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AltaCair Foundation’s ‘Lucky Maverick’ Gala Set to Honor Bobby Pulido, Mayor Ramiro Garza
Photo above: Pictured L-R AltaCair Foundation Board and Advisory Board Members – Marc Moran, Martiza Gonzalez Val La Mantia, Dr. Rashmi Chandran (CEO), Veronica Gonzales, Eric Weaver, Sabrina Walker Hernandez, and Edwin Estévez Staff Report PHARR, TX — The AltaCair Foundation’s signature fundraising event, Lucky Maverick: Bettin’ on AltaCair, will return Friday, May 2, 2025, offering an evening…
Literal Lifetime Literacy Liability
Dr. M. Ray Perryman It is impossible to overstate the importance of literacy from a personal, professional, economic, or societal perspective. Texas has quite a bit of work to do! The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) is a test given to students in grades four and eight. It provides a snapshot of how things…
UTRGV to host nation’s largest transportation-focused STEM summer camps
Photo above: Join the UTCRS STEM Summer Camps this June at UTRGV. K-12 students will explore robotics and engineering challenges while learning about careers in transportation engineering. Sessions run from June 2-26 in Edinburg. (UTRGV Archival Photo by Silver Salas) By María González EDINBURG, TEXAS – The University Transportation Center for Railway Safety (UTCRS) at UTRGV…
Major Tech Investment to Transform Historic Echo Hotel Property in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Zoho Corporation, a global software company headquartered in Austin, has officially acquired the historic Echo Hotel property in Edinburg, with plans to redevelop the site into a state-of-the-art office campus. The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) announced the acquisition Thursday, April 10, 2025, marking a significant expansion of Zoho’s operations…
Individual School Rankings in Edinburg See Drop; One Campus Drops to “F,” Two Lowered to “D”
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – Texas Education Agency district and campus ratings released early this morning show Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District experienced a decline in its state accountability rating for the 2022–23 school year, falling from an “A” to a “B,” according to data from the Texas Education Agency. The ratings for individual campuses showed…
Edinburg CISD Sees Drop in State Accountability Rating After Earning Top Marks in 2021–22
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – Texas Education Agency district and campus ratings released early this morning show Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District experienced a decline in its state accountability rating for the 2022–23 school year, falling from an “A” to a “B,” according to data from the Texas Education Agency. The rating comes after a standout…
Edinburg to Hold Tire Collection Event for Residents on April 26
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Solid Waste Management Department is inviting residents to take part in its Road to Recycling Tire Collection event on Saturday, April 26. The collection will run from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at three drop-off sites across the city. Residents may bring up to 20 tires…
Edinburg Police to Host Drug Take Back Day for Safe Medication Disposal
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, offering the public a safe and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edinburg Police Department, located at 1702…
Edinburg CISD Board Takes Action To Fix Sewer Back-up Issues At Canterbury After Recent Rains
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees took action at last night’s board meeting to prevent future episodes where sewer flow backs up at Canterbury Elementary. The action was spurred by an incident after recent heavy rains in the region. During a presentation by Julie Perez, the district’s Director of Maintenance…
Edinburg Chamber to Host Kentucky Derby-Themed Fundraiser at Historic Depot
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, offering an afternoon of Southern flair, food and networking at the historic Southern Pacific Depot. The event, titled Kentucky Derby at the Depot, will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 602 W.…
