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Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala Named Regional Director for State Police Chiefs Association
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala has been appointed Regional Director for Region 12 of the Texas Police Chiefs Association, which encompasses much of the Rio Grande Valley. The appointment was made by TPCA President Will Johnson and recognizes Ayala’s decades of service and leadership in Texas law enforcement. Region 12…
Edinburg Denies Apartment Rezoning, Smaller Lots Requests After Neighbors Protest; Council Commends Neighbors Speaking Up
Photo above: Neighbors protested the change from single-family to multifamily at the location captured above. Google Maps photo. Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council this week denied a request to change the zoning from residential single family to apartments and a separate request at a different site to develop a subdivision with smaller…
RGV native leads the charge for STC’s new Dental Hygiene program
Photo above: With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of STC’s newest faculty members, Janis Lopez, is leading a groundbreaking effort to bring Hidalgo County its first-ever Dental Hygiene program. Photo courtesy STC. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of South Texas College’s newest faculty…
“Cloudy vision doesn’t have to be part of getting older”
Photo above: Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, encourages regular eye exams during Cataract Awareness Month to detect early signs of cataracts and other age-related vision issues. She said restoring clear vision can dramatically enhance independence, safety and overall quality of life. (UTRGV Photo by Heriberto Perez-Zuniga) Annual eye exams…
Edinburg Approves $6.9M Bonds For Landfill Improvements, Won’t Raise City Taxes
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council last night approved issuance of $6,997,000 in bonds for improvements to the city’s landfill. The bonds will be paid over a period of 10-20 years from revenues collected from fees, particularly from other cities in the county. Hidalgo County is served by four major active landfills:…
Edinburg Rotary Club Marks 100 Years of Service at Centennial Banquet
Photo above: Arlina Casas Larson was installed as the club’s 2025–2026 president during the evening ceremony. Standing with her is outgoing President Manuel Cantu passing the gavel. Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Rotary Club of Edinburg celebrated its centennial anniversary with a formal Installation Banquet on June 12, reflecting on a century of community…
TxDOT Shares Emotional Plea Against Drunk Driving Ahead of Holiday Crackdown
Staff Report Edinburg TX – As summer begins and the Fourth of July nears, the Texas Department of Transportation is amplifying its anti-drunk driving message by sharing the tragic story of 8-year-old Kelsey Nalepa, who died after a drunk driver struck her family’s car in 2017. Kelsey and her father, Marcus Nalepa, were headed to…
STC earns national distinction for affordable online programs
Photo above: South Texas College is nationally known for many of its programs and initiatives, and this summer, it has also been named one of the “Most Affordable Schools for Online Associate Degrees” in the nation by OnlineU. Amanda Sotelo, South Texas College Communications South Texas College is nationally known for many of its programs and…
Dustin M. Sekula Library to Celebrate Global Cultures in Week 2 of Summer Reading Program
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will continue its 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” with a weeklong celebration of global cultures from June 15 through June 20. The second week of the program will feature interactive, hands-on events for adults, teens, and children, designed to highlight cultural diversity…
Three Edinburg Police Employees Honored at State Law Enforcement Awards
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Three members of the Edinburg Police Department were recognized for their outstanding service and bravery at the 2025 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Awards Ceremony, held June 13 at the State Capitol in Austin. Hosted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), the annual event honors law enforcement…
