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Edinburg to Open City Splash Pads for Summer Season on May 31
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will open its splash pads for the summer season starting Friday, May 31, offering families a free and fun way to beat the heat. Operated by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, the splash pads will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at…
Officials Urge Residents to Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Season
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – As hurricane season approaches, emergency management officials are urging residents to take early action to protect their families and property from potential storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that households develop evacuation plans, assemble disaster supply kits, review insurance policies, and take steps to strengthen their homes.…
Edinburg Superintendent Placed On Leave, Reprimanded After Edinburg North Gun Incident, ‘Other’ Concerns
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees this week placed Superintendent Mario Salinas on five days of paid administrative leave and issued a reprimand following a special meeting. During a special called meeting on Wednesday, May 21, the Board of Trustees heard complaints from parents with regard to an incident at…
THIS MORNING: Edinburg to Honor Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg will host a Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony on Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. 7th Street, to honor military service members who died in defense of the United States. Recognized by the Texas Legislature as a “Hometown of Heroes,”…
TODAY: Public Safety Expo to Showcase First Responders, Equipment and Family Fun
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the public to its annual Public Safety Expo on Thursday, May 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CAT Stadium parking lot, located at 1800 S. Stadium Drive. The free event is part of the National Night Out initiative, which aims to build…
International Paper To Close Two Edinburg Facilities, Lay Off Over 130 Workers
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — International Paper Co. will close its two production facilities in Edinburg as part of a broader restructuring effort along the U.S.-Mexico border, resulting in significant local job losses. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice filed on May 9, the closures will lead to the layoff of 132…
Edinburg to Host Building Safety Outreach Event at Lowe’s on May 21
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg’s Building Safety Department will host a Building Safety Month Outreach Event on Wednesday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lowe’s Home Improvement, located at 2802 W. University Dr. The event will offer community members resources and expert guidance on building safety, including help with permit applications and an overview…
Edinburg to Kick Off Summer Concert Series Today
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg will launch its 2025 Summer Concert Series with a free outdoor concert on Friday, May 30, at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. The evening will feature opening performances by Shaun Mecca and Dustin De La Garza, leading up to a headline set by acclaimed Texas artist William Beckmann.…
Mustang Driver Hospitalized After Collision with DPS Unit in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — A woman was hospitalized after her Ford Mustang collided with a Department of Public Safety (DPS) unit at the intersection of University Drive and 16th Avenue in Edinburg on Saturday morning. According to Edinburg Police and DPS officials, the crash occurred when the Mustang, traveling southbound, attempted a left turn onto…
Edinburg Launches Banking Internship Program to Connect UTRGV Students with Local Banks
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and the City of Edinburg 2040 Initiative, has officially launched Bank on INT!, a paid internship program aimed at connecting business students with local banks. The program was introduced during a Memorandum of Understanding…
