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FESTIBA 2025 to Spotlight Youth Talent at Annual Mariachi Festival
Photo above: The UTRGV Mariachi Festival, part of FESTIBA, will celebrate regional youth talent from Feb. 28 to March 1 at the Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. Highlights include vocal and group competitions for middle and high school students, featuring a special performance by Grammy-nominated José Hernández and Mariachi Sol de México. (UTRGV Archival Photo…
ECISD Reports Decline in Enrollment; Board Discusses Class Sizes and Staffing Challenges
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 — Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District’s total enrollment has dropped by 580 students compared to the same time last year, according to the district’s Day 117 Enrollment Comparison Report presented at last night’s board meeting. Freddy Martinez, director of PEIMS and pupil accounting, reported that as of Friday,…
New book on regional politics published by UTRGV political science faculty
College of Liberal Arts to host book talk event on Friday By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg, TX – The UTRGV College of Liberal Arts is hosting a book talk for the “Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider’s Perspective to Regional Politics,” a collaborative effort that highlights the expertise of its faculty.…
Edinburg Police Recover Suspect Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Investigation
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department has recovered the vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that injured a 23-year-old man early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the incident at approximately 3:08 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the 5000 block of West State Highway 107. The suspect vehicle, initially described as…
The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained, Significant Tariffs on Imports from China
A 10% tariff on all imports from China recently took effect, with a higher levy of 25% on steel and aluminum. China is an important US trading partner, with 2024 imports of more than $438.9 billion and exports of $143.5 billion. Top imports include various types of consumer electronics, computer equipment, machinery, and toys. In…
Edinburg Police Request Public’s Help Identifying Hit-and-Run Suspect
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a 23-year-old man early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the incident at approximately 3:08 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the 5000 block of West State Highway 107. According to police, the…
Edinburg Police to Honor Officers at Annual Awards Ceremony; First Female Lieutenant to Be RecognizedStaff Report
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department will celebrate the achievements of its officers and staff during its Third Annual Police Department Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center, 315 W. McIntyre. The event will highlight acts of heroism, dedication,…
American Legion Post 408 Offers Scholarships to Class of 2025 Seniors
Starr Report Edinburg TX — The American Legion Alfredo Gonzalez Post 408 is offering a scholarship opportunity for high school seniors graduating in 2025. Applications are now being accepted, with a submission deadline of April 11, 2025. The scholarship aims to support local students in their pursuit of higher education. Graduating seniors interested in applying…
Edinburg CISD Steps Up Efforts to Reach Migrant Families Through Neighborhood Visits
Photo above: ECISD migrant students meet with staff to learn about different opportunities available to them at Edinburg schools. Photo courtesy ECISD. Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District is ramping up efforts to identify and support migrant students through direct neighborhood outreach as part of its Migrant Neighborhood Identification and…
Edinburg Library to Host Community Engineering Design Challenge with NASA Exhibit Saturday, Feb 22
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will host the second Community Engineering Design Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1906 S. Closner Blvd., offering students an opportunity to engage in hands-on STEM activities alongside a special visit from NASA’s Mobile Exhibit Trailer. Led by…
