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Museum of South Texas History to Host Inaugural Tacos & Tequila Fundraiser
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Museum of South Texas History will debut its first annual Tacos & Tequila fundraiser on July 25, offering an evening of food, culture, and music to support its mission of preserving and sharing the Rio Grande Valley’s heritage. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature taco tastings…
Edinburg Opens Free Registration for ACE Creative and Fitness Classes
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — A new cycle of free creative and wellness classes is launching July 14 at the City of Edinburg’s Arts, Culture and Events (ACE) Center as part of the Arts for Everybody initiative by the Edinburg Cultural Arts Division. The summer lineup features a wide range of offerings, including Watercolor, Colored…
Free Welding Certification Program Offered By Region One
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Residents of Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr counties have an opportunity to gain in-demand job skills through a free Welding Certification Program offered by Region One ESC’s Division of Leadership & Community Impact. The hands-on training program is designed to prepare participants for immediate entry into the workforce, providing valuable skills…
White Concedes Election Loss, Lozano to Be Sworn In as Edinburg Council Member July 16
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Sitting Edinburg City Council member David White will not extend his appeal of a district court order that determined that Gerardo “Gerry” Lozano was the winner of the November 2023 election. Lozano will be formally sworn in as Edinburg City Councilman for Place 4 on July 16 at 6 p.m.…
Texas Cook’Em Set for July 4 in Edinburg with BBQ, Live Music and Fireworks
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to attend the 19th annual Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg, set for Thursday, July 4, at Ebony Hills Golf Course. The event will feature a full day of barbecue competitions, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and a fireworks display. Admission is…
Edinburg Police Launches TCOLE-Accredited Training Academy
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department has received full accreditation to operate its own police academy, a major milestone that will allow the department to train its own recruits and enhance law enforcement education across the region. On May 20, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) approved the department’s application, formally…
Edinburg Council Moves Forward with $6.2M Downtown Parking Garage Project
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Edinburg officials are moving ahead with the design development phase of a long-planned downtown parking garage, following a presentation Tuesday that confirmed the $6.2 million project remains on schedule and within budget. The three-level structure, which will include 267 parking spaces, is intended to alleviate downtown parking shortages. The project,…
Edinburg Council Formalizes Expanded Public Participation at Meetings Beyond State Minimum Requirements
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg City Council last night adopted an ordinance that formalizes the public’s right to speak at council meetings, establishing clear rules for participation while aligning with the Texas Open Meetings Act and even providing more opportunities for the public to address the Council during their meetings. The ordinance codifies long-standing…
City of Edinburg Responds to Court Ruling in Election Contest, Uncertainty Hangs Over Place 4 Winner
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — City officials are awaiting further legal developments following a June 30 ruling by the 13th Court of Appeals concerning the contested election for the Edinburg City Council Place 4 seat. David White, who currently holds that position, was not in attendance at last night’s meeting. City Attorney Josephine Ramirez-Solis addressed the…
Appeals Court Affirms District Court Decision to Declare Lozano Winner in November 2023 Edinburg Place 4 Council Race, Further Appeal Possible
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Texas 13th Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling that overturns the results of the November 2023 Edinburg City Council Place 4 election. However, incumbent David White may appeal that decision and remain on the Council. White, a former Edinburg police chief, had initially been declared the…
