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Tejano singer Bobby Pulido forms exploratory committee for South Texas congressional bid
Photo above: Tejano music star Bobby Pulido joins then-Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke during a campaign rally at HEB Park in Edinburg on May 1, 2018. Credit: Douglas Young for The Texas Tribune By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune “Tejano singer Bobby Pulido forms exploratory committee for South Texas congressional bid” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…
Frazzled, Frustrated, and Fatigued!
Dr. M. Ray Perryman Sometimes, our modern technological advances are two edged, and what begins as an improvement may ultimately end up having an unanticipated negative effect on productivity. A recent report by Microsoft illustrates a widespread example of this phenomenon. Trillions of globally aggregated and anonymized Microsoft 365 data bits were used to identify…
Today – Edinburg Library to Host Family Emergency Preparedness Program July 22
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – As hurricane season intensifies, the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, in partnership with Hidalgo County, will host a Family Emergency Preparedness Program on Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m. The free event is open to all ages and aims to educate the public on how to stay safe during emergencies.…
Edinburg Library Offers Week of Creative Activities for Teens and Tweens
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is continuing its summer programming with a week of hands-on activities designed for teens and tweens ages 11 to 18. From July 21 to July 30, the library’s Reference Department will host daily events that promote creativity, learning, and fun. Activities will be held…
Edinburg Teams Headed to State, National Tournaments to Be Honored at Send-Off Event
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will host a send-off ceremony on Wednesday, July 24, for local athletes traveling to compete at major statewide and regional sporting events. The celebration will take place at 9 a.m. at the Edinburg Activity Center, located at 123 Mark S. Peña Dr. The public is invited…
Leadership Edinburg Accepting Applications for 2025–2026 Class
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 cohort of Leadership Edinburg, a nine-month leadership development program aimed at cultivating emerging community leaders. To launch the application period, the Chamber will host a recruitment mixer on Thursday, July 31, at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, located at 415…
STC and STJDA expand collaboration to support children living with diabetes
Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications In a meaningful step toward improving the lives of children with diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas College Interim Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Margo Vargas-Ayala, DNP, has been appointed to the board of the South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association (STJDA). Her new role reinforces STC’s enduring partnership…
The Texas Economic Outlook
Though certainly not immune to national and global issues (particularly with regard to tariff and immigration policies), Texas continues to display notable momentum. The state is emerging as an epicenter for the ongoing digital transformation, with semiconductor plants and their associated suppliers, data centers, crypto miners, and others choosing to locate in the state. Life…
TxDOT, Law Enforcement Crack Down on Speeding Ahead of Statewide Safety Campaign
Staff Report PHARR TX – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is teaming up with law enforcement agencies statewide to urge drivers to slow down, as speeding remains the top contributing factor in deadly crashes across Texas. TxDOT’s latest “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign begins this month, reminding drivers to “Drive Like a Texan: Kind.…
Edinburg Builder Now Reconstructs Lives Through Occupational Therapy at STC
Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications After nearly two decades building homes and holding up his family through loss and hardship, 46-year-old Oscar Hinojosa found himself burned out, seeking new opportunities and a renewed sense of purpose. Now, the Edinburg native is rewriting his future as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) student at South Texas College, channeling…
