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Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Opens New Facility in Edinburg’s Industrial Park
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Siddons-Martin Emergency Group has officially opened a new $1.9 million service facility in the Edinburg North Industrial Park, expanding the company’s operations in South Texas and relocating from its previous site in Pharr. The 12,000-square-foot building, located at 700 Independence Drive, was unveiled during a grand opening celebration on April…
UTRGV’s Erin Easton participates in historic Antarctic research expedition
Above: Dr. Erin Easton, UTRGV assistant professor in the UTRGV School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences, participated in a historic Antarctic expedition aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too), becoming part of the first team to explore a newly exposed seafloor revealed by the recent calving of iceberg A-84. Pictured is Research Vessel Falkor…
Edinburg CISD Board To Hire New Economedes High Principal At Tonight’s Meeting
EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees have an agenda item for tonight’s meeting that calls for the hiring of a new principal for Economedes High School. The Board meets at 6 pm at the district central office Board Room. No candidates have been announced publicly for the position. The position has been vacant…
Edinburg Offers Bulky Item, Brush Collection Through April 15
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — City of Edinburg residents have until April 15 to take advantage of a citywide bulky item and brush collection effort. The drop-off program, available only to Edinburg residents, allows for the disposal of various household items at designated city locations. Roll-off containers are stationed at the Edinburg Recycling Center, located…
Com. Ellie Torres Launches Mosquito Control Effort After Heavy Rains
Staff Report Edinburg TX — In the wake of recent heavy rainfall, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres has initiated vector control operations aimed at curbing mosquito populations and reducing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Beginning yesterday, Precinct 4 crews started to apply larvicide and conduct mosquito spraying in targeted areas, with a focus…
Annual Edinburg PD Report Highlights Some Crime Stats Down
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala shared the Police Department’s 2024 Annual Report. Ayala highlighted where crime went down along with areas where the city is still experiencing probles. “Overall, crime over the last four years has been decreasing,” Ayala told the Edinburg City Council during this week’s meeting. “Specifically, 19.5% when…
Edinburg declares disaster after historic rainfall floods city
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — City officials have declared a local state of disaster following nearly 12 inches of rainfall in less than 24 hours on March 27, causing severe flooding, widespread road closures and numerous water rescues. The heavy rain overwhelmed drainage systems, leaving entire neighborhoods submerged and forcing emergency crews to respond swiftly…
‘We’re making history’ — UTRGV Dance Team prepares for first national competition
Photo above — The 16 UTRGV students who make up the team will head to the American Dance/Drill Team Collegiate Dance Competition on Saturday, March 29, at the University of North Texas in Denton. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy) By Amanda L. Alaniz, UTRGV Communications EDINBURG, TEXAS – The stage is set. The beats are bumping. And…
Edinburg Municipal Court Extends Amnesty Program Through April 30, 2025
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Municipal Court has extended its Amnesty Program, providing residents until April 30, 2025, to resolve outstanding fines or fees for Class C misdemeanors, such as traffic citations or warrants. Under the program, individuals can pay fines or set up payment arrangements without incurring additional fees. Those who voluntarily…
Museum of South Texas History to Host “¡Cascarón 2025!” — A Community Easter Celebration Filled with Fun, Learning, and Literacy
Sandy Pollock, Communication Officer, MOST History EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory) invites families across the Rio Grande Valley to join in the springtime fun at ¡Cascarón 2025!, the museum’s annual Easter egg hunt and family celebration, happening Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This beloved community event brings…
