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Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Coming to Edinburg; Construction Set to Begin
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) have announced the construction of a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, set to bring new lodging options and employment opportunities to the area. The 70,065-square-foot facility, located at 700 E. Wisconsin Road, will feature 104 rooms, a large meeting space, a full kitchen, and various amenities catering…
Museum of South Texas History to Host Reception for “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” Participants
By Sandy Pollock, Communications Officer, Museum of South Texas History EDINBURG, Texas – The Museum of South Texas History is honored to host a special reception for participants of “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom,” a historic 60-mile journey bringing attention to the Underground Railroad to Mexico. This powerful initiative, taking place from March 3 to 9, 2025, unites…
Edinburg’s 12th Annual FridaFest to Celebrate Art, Culture, and Women’s Empowerment
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg invites the community to its 12th annual FridaFest, a vibrant celebration of art, music, and women’s empowerment, taking place Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in front of the Arts, Culture & Events Center at 315 W. McIntyre St. The free, family-friendly event honors the legacy of Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico’s…
Edinburg High, Edinburg North Schools Undergo Major Coaching Changes
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — In a significant reshuffling of high school football leadership, both Edinburg High School and Edinburg North High School are seeking new head coaches for their programs, according to a report from “Dave Campbells’s Texas Football” website. At Edinburg High School, head football coach Rene Guzman has been reassigned after leading the…
Road Closures and Traffic Advisory Issued for Fiesta Edinburg Parade and Festival
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg has announced temporary road closures and traffic advisories ahead of the 56th Annual Fiesta Edinburg, which runs from Feb. 27 to March 2, 2025, at Bert Ogden Arena. Parade Road Closures On Saturday, March 1, hard road closures will begin at 8 a.m. along South Closner Boulevard for the Fiesta Edinburg Parade. The parade…
Fiesta Edinburg Offers BOGO Deal for La Mafia and Alicia Villarreal Concert
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Fiesta Edinburg is bringing an exciting lineup of musical performances, featuring Tejano legends La Mafia and Alicia Villarreal, with a special Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) ticket offer for fans. The concert, part of the annual Fiesta Edinburg Spring Festival, will take place at Bert Ogden Arena. Also performing is the band Cultura, adding to an unforgettable…
FESTIBA 2025 to Spotlight Youth Talent at Annual Mariachi Festival
Photo above: The UTRGV Mariachi Festival, part of FESTIBA, will celebrate regional youth talent from Feb. 28 to March 1 at the Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. Highlights include vocal and group competitions for middle and high school students, featuring a special performance by Grammy-nominated José Hernández and Mariachi Sol de México. (UTRGV Archival Photo…
ECISD Reports Decline in Enrollment; Board Discusses Class Sizes and Staffing Challenges
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 — Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District’s total enrollment has dropped by 580 students compared to the same time last year, according to the district’s Day 117 Enrollment Comparison Report presented at last night’s board meeting. Freddy Martinez, director of PEIMS and pupil accounting, reported that as of Friday,…
New book on regional politics published by UTRGV political science faculty
College of Liberal Arts to host book talk event on Friday By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg, TX – The UTRGV College of Liberal Arts is hosting a book talk for the “Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider’s Perspective to Regional Politics,” a collaborative effort that highlights the expertise of its faculty.…
Edinburg Police Recover Suspect Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Investigation
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Police Department has recovered the vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that injured a 23-year-old man early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the incident at approximately 3:08 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the 5000 block of West State Highway 107. The suspect vehicle, initially described as…
