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City Council Members Set

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Enrollment down 895 students 

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Old Courthouse To Be Torn Down

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Edinburg students begin their journey in health care

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Edinburg City Council Honors Desert Storm Veterans, Tables Subdivision Variance, Approves Water and Sewer Master Plan Contract

Edinburg, Edinburg City Council, Desert Storm Veterans, Ambit Heights, Key Club, Logan Cantu, Strider Cup, Water and Sewer Master Plan, Jay Perez, ACE Arena Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council, meeting without Mayor Omar Ochoa, honored local Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans, tabled a contentious subdivision variance request, and authorized a professional…

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ECISD Election Returns 2 Board members, Adds 2 New Members

Edinburg, Edinburg CISD, School Board Election, Gloria Alonzo, Letty Flores, Leticia Garcia, Sandra Avila, Xavier Salinas Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – Edinburg CISD voters had mixed responses to the current board, returning Letty Flores and Letty Garcia to the board while rejecting Dominga Vela. At the same time, voters picked two new board members. Place 1…

Mind if we talk

Hidalgo County Mental Health Coalition to Launch ‘Mind If We Talk?’ Podcast Series Nov. 6

Hidalgo County, Mental Health, Mind If We Talk, Hidalgo County Mental Health Coalition, Roxanne Ramírez-Cisneros, Richard F. Cortez, Podcast, Nonprofit Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Mental Health Coalition will launch “Mind If We Talk?,” a new video podcast series designed to encourage open conversations about mental wellness while spotlighting local nonprofit organizations that…

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Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Approves $445,000 for Adult Education Program

Hidalgo County, Commissioners Court, PossAble Dream, Adult Education, UTRGV, Chess, Edinburg, Cultural Arts District, Down Syndrome, Grants Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court on Oct. 27, 2026, approved a $445,000 contribution to The PossAble Dream Adult High School, recognized a UTRGV chess grandmaster who defeated the reigning world chess champion, and honored…

County Nov job openings

Hidalgo County Lists Seven Job Openings

Hidalgo County, Jobs, Employment, Hiring Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County is accepting applications for seven open positions for the week of Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Current openings and annual salaries are as follows: Clerk II, $30,684; Community Resources Specialist, $40,662; Coordinator II, Victims Assistance, $51,222; Judicial Clerk III, $37,650; Maintenance I, $30,684; Probation Officer,…

Fall collection

Edinburg to Host Fall Collection Event Nov. 14 at Four City Parks

Edinburg, Fall Collection, Bulk Trash, Yard Waste, Recycling, Tires, Community Event Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will host its Fall Collection Event on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at four locations across the city. Drop-off sites are Memorial Park, 1212 E. Sprague St.; Norma Linda Treviño Park, 309…

Vets Day Parade

Edinburg Veterans Day Parade Set for Nov. 7 to Honor All Who Served

Edinburg, Veterans Day, Parade, Veterans, Military, Community Event Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will host its annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will start at Richard R. Flores Stadium and end at Kuhn Street and Closner. Trophies will be awarded to the top…

Nov city hiring

City of Edinburg Seeks Applicants for Multiple Open Positions

Edinburg, Jobs, Employment, Hiring, City of Edinburg Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg is currently accepting applications for multiple open positions, including Director of Public Facilities, Engineer III, Children’s Supervisor, Equipment Operator I and Payroll Specialist. A full list of current employment opportunities is available at www.cityofedinburg.com. Additional openings may be found at cityofedinburg.applicantpro.com/jobs/.…

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Edinburg’s 4th Annual Stars, Stripes and Sounds Concert Set for Nov. 7

Edinburg, Concert, Stars Stripes and Sounds, Jay Perez, Mesteño, Tejano, Live Music, Veterans Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will host the 4th Annual Stars, Stripes & Sounds Concert on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event runs until 10…

Veterans' Proclamation

Edinburg to Honor Desert Shield and Desert Storm Veterans with Proclamation Nov. 4

Edinburg, Veterans, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Proclamation, City Council Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will present a proclamation honoring Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. during the Edinburg City Council meeting at City Hall, 415 W. University Dr. The proclamation will recognize veterans and their…

Housing

High housing costs cut into Texans’ income gains in 2025 While Incomes Dropped in McAllen Area

Photo above: Newly developed apartments sit next to...
Public-Trust

Edinburg Council Focuses on Public Trust, Accountability and Transparency During City Meeting

Council Unanimously Approves Three Ordinances Related to Ethics,...