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As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to new water supplies to sustain growth
Photo above: An aerial view of the Tres Lagos neighborhood in McAllen on May 12. Developed by Rhodes Enterprises, the community includes thousands of homes, restaurants and the McAllen campus of Texas A&M. Credit: Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to…
Limited Spots Remain for ACE Classes; Attendance Policy Reminder Issued
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg’s ACE program is continuing its arts and cultural education classes, with a few remaining openings in select courses. Classes currently accepting new participants include Portfolio Making, Teens Beginner and Intermediate Colored Pencils, Teens Beginner’s Folklórico, and Zumba & Movement Jams. Participants are reminded that failure to…
Edinburg Police Department to Host ‘Movies With a Cop’ Summer Series
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Police Department is bringing back its popular community event, Movies With a Cop, with screenings scheduled for June 20 and June 27 at the North Pavilion of Edinburg Municipal Park. Families are invited to enjoy free outdoor movie nights featuring Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King on June 20 and Moana 2 on June…
High School Gun Incident Draws Harsh Comments During ECISD Board Meeting
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – During this week’s board meeting, ECISD Board Trustees criticized the district’s response to the recent in which a gun was confiscated from a student at Edinburg North High School. “I would like to ask a question and also to make a statement and address administration on recent events at a…
Edinburg to Host Culture Fest 2025 at Promenade Park
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The City of Edinburg will celebrate cultural diversity with the return of Culture Fest 2025, a free, family-friendly event set for Saturday, May 17, at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. The festival will feature a lineup of performances representing Filipino, African American, Korean, Indian, and Mexican heritage,…
South Texas Arts Fair Extends Application Deadline to May 18
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The inaugural South Texas Arts Fair has extended its application deadline to May 18, giving visual artists additional time to apply for the event scheduled for June 13-14 at the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St. Artists working in all visual mediums are invited to apply,…
TODAY: Edinburg Chamber to Host Chamber Raid at Pollo Hut
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a Chamber Raid at Pollo Hut on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The event, located at 2613 S. Alamo Rd., aims to boost economic support for local chamber members. Participants are encouraged to shop and dine at Pollo Hut to show…
Edinburg Chamber to Host Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on May 15
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host the Edinburg Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 9 a.m. at the ACE Center, located at 315 W. McIntyre St. The event will bring community members together to pray for the city and its leaders, including Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr.…
Edinburg Filmmaker to Debut Creature Feature “Mantopus” at Citrus Live
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Edinburg filmmaker Joshua Kennedy is set to unveil his latest horror film, Mantopus, at its world premiere on May 16, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at The Citrus Live, located at 108 N. 12th Ave. The film, which was shot on 16mm film in the Rio Grande Valley, is a monster movie…
Hidalgo County, McAllen Housing Authority Offer Housing Vouchers for Former Foster Youth
Photo above: Courtesy Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — The Hidalgo County Housing Authority and McAllen Housing Authority have announced the availability of 50 Foster Youth Initiative (FYI) housing vouchers to assist young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. The FYI vouchers provide subsidized rent…
