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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Photo above: State representatives meet on the House floor at the state Capitol in Austin on Jan. 11, 2023. Credit: Evan L’Roy/The Texas Tribune By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune “Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media…
Barricaded Suspect Arrested After Assault at Edinburg Apartment
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — A man was arrested Saturday evening after an argument escalated into a violent incident at an Edinburg apartment complex. Suspect was arraigned. Bond was set at $50,000. Officers with the Edinburg Police Department responded at approximately 6:39 p.m. to a report of an assault at an apartment in the 2500…
Edinburg to Debut New Turf Fields at Municipal Park
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg will celebrate the completion of six new state-of-the-art turf fields at Edinburg Municipal Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, showcasing fields 1-4, 7, 8, and 9, which now…
Congresswoman De La Cruz Announces Edinburg Military Academy Nominees
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the Edinburg nominees for military service academies from Texas’s 15th Congressional District for the second session of the 118th Congress. The nominees were selected for their outstanding academic performance, leadership abilities, and commitment to serving the nation. “This year’s nominees exemplify the best…
TODAY: City of Edinburg Hosts FAFSA Senior Night to Support College-Bound Students
Staff Report EDINBURG — The City of Edinburg, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) and Alfia Bilal, is hosting a FAFSA Senior Night to help high school seniors and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event will take place on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, from 5…
Edinburg Highlights Packed Schedule of Festivals and Events for 2025
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg has unveiled its 2025 lineup of festivals and events, offering a year-long calendar filled with cultural celebrations, sports competitions, and family-friendly activities. Touted as the “City of Festivals,” Edinburg will host events designed to showcase the community’s vibrant heritage, artistic talent, and diverse traditions. January The…
Edinburg Firefighters Respond to Two Mobile Home Fires, One Man Charged with Arson
Photo above: Eliud Casas was charged with arson in the aftermath of a home fire. Photo: Edinburg PD. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Firefighters in Edinburg responded to two separate mobile home fires on Wednesday, with one incident resulting in an arson charge against a 36-year-old man. Both fires prompted quick action from emergency crews…
Edinburg to Host Cemetery Cleanup in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Juneteenth Committee and the UTRGV Center for Student Involvement, will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a community service event aimed at preserving a historic landmark. Volunteers are invited to participate in a cleanup effort at Restlawn Cemetery on Monday, Jan.…
Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly
Photo Above: A sign for 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline number, is posted at a North Austin parking lot on Jan. 3, 2025. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas TribuneBy Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…
Some Texas business leaders are apprehensive about Trump’s pledged deportations
Phot above: Construction workers building homes in San Antonio on Dec. 10, 2024. Credit: Scott Stephen Ball for The Texas Tribune By Alejandra Martinez, Alejandro Serrano, Berenice Garcia, Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune “Some Texas business leaders are apprehensive about Trump’s pledged deportations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan…
