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Edinburg Honors 30 Students Committed to Military Academies, Service at Council Meeting
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council on Tuesday evening honored 30 graduating high school seniors for their commitment to serve in the United States Armed Forces, including three who earned prestigious appointments to U.S. service academies. During the June 3 meeting at City Hall, city leaders recognized students who have either enlisted…
CORRECTION: Previous Story Referencing Review Of City Attorney Mistakenly Based On Agenda From Previous Year, Position Is Not Being Reviewed
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – My personal apologies to Edinburg city attorney Josephine Ramirez-Solis for an earlier version of this story that mistakenly made reference to today’s meeting but, unfortunately, I was reading the information from an agenda post last year. Her position is not on today’s agenda. That was my mistake and was not meant…
Edinburg Unveils Summer 2025 Parks and Recreation Activity Guide
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg has released its Parks and Recreation Activity Guide for Summer 2025, offering residents a comprehensive look at dozens of programs designed to keep the community active, engaged, and entertained all season long. The guide features a wide variety of activities for all ages, including swimming lessons,…
Edinburg Police Hosting Coffee With a Cop Event Friday, June 6
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the public to a special National Night Out edition of “Coffee with a Cop” this Friday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at Starbucks, located at 2720 W. University Drive. The informal gathering offers residents an opportunity to meet and chat with local…
CORRECTION: Previous Story Referencing Review Of City Attorney Mistakenly Based On Agenda From Previous Year, Position Is Not Being Reviewed
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – My personal apologies to Edinburg city attorney Josephine Ramirez-Solis for an earlier version of this story that mistakenly made reference to today’s meeting calling for a review of the position. Unfortunately, I was reading the information from an agenda post last year. Her position is not on today’s agenda. That…
Edinburg Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Cities, Census Estimates Show
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg has been ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the United States, according to newly released 2024 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Edinburg’s population grew by 2.62 percent over the past year, increasing from 105,956 in 2023 to 108,733 in 2024. The growth places Edinburg…
Pirate’s Cove Splash Park to Reopen June 2 with Daily Swim Sessions
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Pirate’s Cove Splash Park, Edinburg’s inclusive water playground, will officially reopen for the summer season on Monday, June 2, offering residents a refreshing way to beat the heat. Located 125 Mark S. Peña Dr., Edinburg, Pirate’s Cove features water slides, splash zones, and family-friendly amenities designed to accommodate children of…
ECISD Board Hires Austin Consultants To Review Gun Incident Response
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees agreed to hire an Austin-based consultant firm and a local investigator to work with the district’s legal counsel to review the actions and protocols followed by district staff during a gun incident at Edinburg North High School earlier this month. During last night’s regular…
Vanguard’s Beethoven Elementary Playground Named One of Nation’s Best Inclusive School Playgrounds
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Beethoven Elementary’s City Park playground, part of Vanguard Academy in Edinburg, has been named one of the “10 Best Inclusive School Playgrounds in America” for 2025 by Soliant Health, a leading education and healthcare staffing agency. The national recognition celebrates the campus’s commitment to creating a space where children of…
Edinburg CISD Trustees to Review Gun Incident Protocols, Consider Key Personnel Hires
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, May 27, for its regularly scheduled meeting, where trustees are expected to address a number of items, including a closed-door discussion regarding the handling of a recent gun-related incident at a local high school. During executive session, the…
