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Edinburg Police to Host Auto Theft and Burglary Prevention Event April 23
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg and the Edinburg Police Department will host a community event focused on auto theft and burglary prevention on Tuesday, April 23, at Edinburg Municipal Park. As part of Project 365 and in partnership with National Night Out, the event aims to educate residents on how to…
Community Calls on Edinburg School Board to Act on Robert E. Lee Elementary Renaming
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – Nearly five years after the Edinburg school board voted to move forward with renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary, residents are once again urging trustees to take action—this time during a packed public comment session that drew more than a dozen speakers. The calls come amid growing frustration over the district’s…
City of Edinburg, EDC Receive Clean Audit Reports for Fiscal Year 2024
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) received clean audit reports for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, according to presentations delivered to the City Council by independent auditor Roel Cantu of Castañeda & Associates, PC. During the April 1, 2025 Edinburg City Council meeting,…
Hidalgo County Drainage Projects Advance in State Flood Mitigation Funding List
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Two major Hidalgo County flood mitigation projects have advanced in the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) final Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Prioritization List, paving the way for potential funding in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The projects—designated as 2023 Bond Projects 4 and 5 – North Main Drain—are part of a…
Small Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing at Edinburg Airport, Minor Injuries Reported
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A small Cessna aircraft carrying three passengers made an emergency landing Saturday morning at South Texas International Airport in Edinburg following an engine malfunction, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 10:25 a.m. on April 12. The aircraft landed safely, and emergency personnel responded promptly to the scene. All three…
Edinburg Library Offers Creative April Programs for Teens and Tweens
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is hosting a series of free events throughout April designed for teens and tweens to explore new hobbies and creative activities. Geared toward youth ages 11 to 18, the “Teen & Tween Program” includes hands-on workshops and themed gatherings with no registration required. The…
Birding Program to Celebrate Earth Day at Edinburg Library
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will host a special Earth Day-themed program on Saturday, April 12, beginning at 12 p.m. Presented by the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, “Birds of the Valley” will offer families a chance to learn about native bird species found in the Rio…
Health Talk and Children’s Activities Scheduled at Edinburg Library in April
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is offering a wide range of programs this April, including a health-focused lunch session and weekly children’s activities. As part of its Brown Bag Lunch Series, the library will host a free presentation on diabetes prevention and maintenance on Monday, April 7 at noon.…
Reducing Job Jitters – UT Health RGV psychiatrist says calming your workplace anxiety can help overall mental health
Photo above: Workplace stress affects many, with 83% of U.S. workers reporting work-related anxiety. April is National Stress Awareness Month—an opportunity to recognize chronic stress and strategies for mental well-being. Dr. Alcides Amador from UT Health RGV highlights the importance of managing workplace anxiety, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, where balancing multiple jobs and…
Hidalgo County DA to Host ‘Chalk the Walk’ Event Promoting Child Abuse Awareness
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office will host a community event this Saturday aimed at raising awareness of child abuse prevention through creative expression. The “Chalk the Walk” event will take place April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at 100 East Cano Street in downtown Edinburg. Community members are…
