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City Council Members Set

Enrollment down 895 students 

Old Courthouse To Be Torn Down

Edinburg students begin their journey in health care

Canterbury

ECISD Board to Hold Special Called Meeting on Saturday For Major Campus Improvements at Canterbury, Other Campuses

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will hold a special called board meeting at noon on Saturday, June 28, at 12 pm to consider contracts for a series of campus improvement projects. The items were originally in this week’s regular board meeting held on Tuesday, June 24. During the Tuesday…

Little League Sendoff

TONIGHT — Edinburg to Host Send-Off Ceremony for Little League and Softball All-Star Teams

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg will host a special send-off ceremony Thursday afternoon to honor three hometown Little League and softball teams advancing to sectional tournaments after winning their respective Valley District Championships. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation facility, located at 315 Mark…

STEM Workshops

Edinburg Library Continues Summer STEM Series for Families

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is continuing its hands-on Summer STEM Workshop Series, a family-friendly program exploring chemistry through interactive experiments. The series, hosted by chemistry student Grace D. Guerrera, is designed to teach participants the science behind everyday phenomena in a fun and accessible way. The program kicked…

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Edinburg Airport Lands $10 Million Boost for Runway Expansion and Infrastructure Upgrades

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The South Texas International Airport in Edinburg will receive an additional $10 million in state funding following action by the 89th Texas Legislature, bringing the total state investment in the facility to $20 million over the last two budget cycles. The funding, secured through Senate Bill 1 and signed into…

ECISD Board Report

ECISD Approves New Coaching, Administrative Hires; Other Positions Pending

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved two key personnel appointments during its meeting last night, while several other positions were discussed without recommendations at this time. Following a closed executive session, the board approved the hiring of Rafael Benavides as new head cross country coach for…

Movies With A Cop June 27

Family Movie Night Set for June 27 at Edinburg Municipal Park

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the community to enjoy a family-friendly evening during its latest installment of “Movies With a Cop” on Friday, June 27. The free outdoor movie night will feature Disney’s Moana 2 and begins at 8 p.m. at Edinburg Municipal Park’s North Pavilion. Families are encouraged to bring…

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Edinburg to Host 5th Annual Firecracker 5K on July 4th

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will celebrate Independence Day with the 5th annual Firecracker 5K, set for Friday, July 4, at the Ebony Golf Course. The run will begin at 7:30 a.m., with registration currently open online at activeedinburg.com. Hosted by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, the event offers participants a…

311

Edinburg 311 Service Empowers Residents to Report Issues and Track Progress

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg is encouraging residents to take advantage of its 311 service, a convenient tool designed to streamline non-emergency issue reporting and enhance communication with city departments. Through Edinburg 311, residents can report concerns such as potholes, graffiti, broken streetlights, and other public maintenance needs. Requests are sent…

Splash Pad Hours

Edinburg Opens Splash Pads for Summer With Free Daily Admission

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg has opened its splash pads for the summer season, offering families a free way to cool off daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The splash pads, operated by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, opened May 31 and are located at five parks across the…

FEMA CENTERS

Disaster Recovery Centers Open Across Hidalgo County for March Storm Victims

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Residents of Hidalgo County impacted by the severe weather event from March 26–28 can now access in-person assistance at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers across the region. The centers, operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), provide help for individuals and businesses who…

IT STEM Job Fair

Edinburg EDC to Host IT/STEM Job Fair Sept. 17

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Citizens Police Academy

Aug. 31 Deadline To Apply for Edinburg Police Citizens Police Academy Starting September

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