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Edinburg EDC Seeks Assistant Executive DirectorStaff Report
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Executive Director. This role is integral to the EDC’s mission of fostering economic growth and development within the city. Key Responsibilities: Qualifications: Application Process: Interested individuals can apply through the City of Edinburg’s employment portal…
Youth Rodeo Series Set for May 10 in Edinburg
Photo: DRH Cattle Company. Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The DRH Cattle Company will host its Youth Rodeo Saddle Series on May 10 at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena in Edinburg. The event will feature speed, roping, and bull riding competitions for young contestants across various age divisions. Books will open at 1 p.m.,…
Second Suspect Arrested in Edinburg Intoxication Assault and Racing Case
Photo above: Jorge Hugo Contreras was arraigned on racing charges. Photo courtesy Edinburg Police Department. Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — Edinburg police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a major rollover crash and suspected street racing incident that occurred early March 16, leaving a passenger injured. Investigators identified the driver of a second…
Edinburg City Council to Consider Awarding $6.2M Downtown Parking Garage Project Tonight
Staff Report Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg City Council is set to review and potentially approve a $6.2 million downtown parking garage project at its meeting tonight. The project, aimed at improving accessibility and efficiency in the city’s core, would be located at 201 N. Closner Blvd, just north of the new Hidalgo County Courthouse.…
National Republicans target Gonzalez, Cuellar in 2026 election
U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen and Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo. Credit: The Texas TribuneBy Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “National Republicans target South Texas Democrats for 2026 election” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. WASHINGTON…
Edinburg CISD Names New Head Football Coaches for Edinburg, Edinburg North
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees has hired new head football coaches for Edinburg High School and Edinburg North High School following last month’s staff reassignments. During a special board meeting on March 14, the district named Jose Peña as the new head football coach and athletic director for the…
Driver Arrested for DWI After Rollover Crash, Female Ejected in Edinburg
Photo above: Alcohol and possibly racing involved in roll over crash on north Sugar Road in Edinburg. Photo courtesy Edinburg Police Department. Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated following a major rollover crash early Sunday, according to the Edinburg Police Department. The driver, 21-year-old Juan Carlos…
Edinburg Chamber to Host New Member Orientation on Friday, March 14
Staff Report Edinburg TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a New Member Orientation on Friday, March 14, 2025, offering an opportunity for members to learn about available benefits and engagement opportunities. The orientation will take place at the chamber’s office, located at 602 W. University Dr. in Edinburg, with two available sessions:…
Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship
Photo above: Jessika Morales, 33, helps Francisco Jubera, 63, register to vote at the Nueces County Courthouse in Corpus Christi on Sept. 11, 2024. Credit: Gabriel V. Cárdenas for Votebeat By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas TribuneMarch 12, 2025 “Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship” was first published by The Texas…
Sweet 16
By Dr. M. Ray Perryman The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the nation’s best-known framework for categorizing US higher education institutions into tiers based on various criteria. Of particular interest from an economic perspective are the designations related to research activity. Carnegie provides three research designations based on the level of research…
