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City Council Members Set

Enrollment down 895 students 

Old Courthouse To Be Torn Down

Edinburg students begin their journey in health care

TEA

Individual School Rankings in Edinburg See Drop; One Campus Drops to “F,” Two Lowered to “D”

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – Texas Education Agency district and campus ratings released early this morning show Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District experienced a decline in its state accountability rating for the 2022–23 school year, falling from an “A” to a “B,” according to data from the Texas Education Agency. The ratings for individual campuses showed…

TEA

Edinburg CISD Sees Drop in State Accountability Rating After Earning Top Marks in 2021–22

Arnoldo Mata  EDINBURG TX – Texas Education Agency district and campus ratings released early this morning show Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District experienced a decline in its state accountability rating for the 2022–23 school year, falling from an “A” to a “B,” according to data from the Texas Education Agency. The rating comes after a standout…

Trash Collection

Edinburg to Hold Tire Collection Event for Residents on April 26

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Solid Waste Management Department is inviting residents to take part in its Road to Recycling Tire Collection event on Saturday, April 26. The collection will run from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at three drop-off sites across the city. Residents may bring up to 20 tires…

GOT DRUGS

Edinburg Police to Host Drug Take Back Day for Safe Medication Disposal

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Police Department will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, offering the public a safe and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edinburg Police Department, located at 1702…

ECISD Board Report

Edinburg CISD Board Takes Action To Fix Sewer Back-up Issues At Canterbury After Recent Rains

Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees took action at last night’s board meeting to prevent future episodes where sewer flow backs up at Canterbury Elementary. The action was spurred by an incident after recent heavy rains in the region. During a presentation by Julie Perez, the district’s Director of Maintenance…

Kentucky Derby

Edinburg Chamber to Host Kentucky Derby-Themed Fundraiser at Historic Depot

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, offering an afternoon of Southern flair, food and networking at the historic Southern Pacific Depot. The event, titled Kentucky Derby at the Depot, will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 602 W.…

Adult Athletes

Adult Sports Leagues Open for Registration in Edinburg

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for its adult athletics leagues, offering a range of sports including volleyball, basketball and softball. Registration runs from April 21 through May 23. Leagues available this season include women’s and co-ed volleyball ($250), women’s and men’s basketball ($300), and…

Earth Week events

Edinburg World Birding Center Hosts Weeklong Earth Day Activities

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center is celebrating Earth Week with a series of hands-on activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and community engagement. Events run April 21–25 and will be held at the center, located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. The week kicks off Sunday, April 21, with “Read,…

Tire Collection

Edinburg to Host Tire Collection Event April 26

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Solid Waste Management Department will host its annual Road to Recycling Tire Collection event on Saturday, April 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering residents an opportunity to properly dispose of used tires at no cost. Tires can be dropped off at any of the…

Auto Thefts

Edinburg Police Arrest Four in 2 Separate Auto Theft Cases; Stolen Gun and Vehicle Recovered

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg police arrested four suspects in two unrelated auto theft cases over the weekend, recovering a stolen firearm and a Jeep Gladiator with the assistance of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Combined Auto Theft Task Force and federal agencies. In the first case, officers responded around 3:42 a.m. Sunday, April 20,…

IT STEM Job Fair

Edinburg EDC to Host IT/STEM Job Fair Sept. 17

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Citizens Police Academy

Aug. 31 Deadline To Apply for Edinburg Police Citizens Police Academy Starting September

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