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The Short‑Term Economic Forecast for Texas Metropolitan Areas
Texas and its metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and metropolitan divisions (MDs) are projected to see notable economic expansion from 2025 to 2030 despite national and global uncertainties and significant headwinds. The pace will be uneven and likely backloaded to the later segments of the projection period, but gains are expected over the five-year horizon. Let’s…
Edinburg PD Chief Jaime Ayala Announces Retirement
Edinburg, Edinburg Police Department, Jaime Ayala, Retirement Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala has announced his upcoming retirement from the Edinburg Police Department, effective Oct. 30. Ayala, who took over leadership of the department in October 2021, will conclude a five-year tenure in Edinburg before returning to North Texas, according to the…
Edinburg Chamber to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Courthouse Business Executive Center on Friday
Edinburg, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, Courthouse Business Executive Center, Ribbon Cutting Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for the Courthouse Business Executive Center on Friday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m., at 200 N. 12th Ave. The building, long known as the Hendricks Building, has been renovated into…
Edinburg’s September Sales Tax Allocation Rises 10.5% but Falls Behind for the Year
Edinburg, Sales Tax Allocation, Texas Comptroller, Don Huffines, Hidalgo County Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg received $3,688,637.05 in its September sales tax allocation payment, an increase of $350,612.50, or 10.50%, compared to the comparable payment a year earlier of $3,338,024.55, according to data released by the Texas Comptroller’s office. However, year-to-date, Edinburg has received $32,019,337.75…
DPS Launches RSD Connect, Changes to ‘License To Carry’ Licensing Platform
Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, License to Carry, RSD Connect Staff Report AUSTIN TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s Regulatory Services Division has announced the upcoming launch of RSD Connect, a new online licensing platform for the state’s License to Carry program. The new platform is set to go live Oct. 1. Through…
STC Ballet Folklorico to showcase RGV culture at Dallas Cowboys, FC Dallas game
Photo above: South Texas College’s (STC) Ballet Folklorico will take the traditions and culture of the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) to two major Texas sports stages this month, performing for the Dallas Cowboys and Fútbol Club (FC) Dallas in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Photo courtesy STC Communications Veronica Salinas, STC Communications South Texas College’s (STC)…
Edinburg City Council to Hold Public Hearing Sept. 15 on Proposed Budget, Tax Rate to Remain Unchanged
Edinburg, City Council, Budget, Tax Rate, Fire Department 100th Anniversary Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m., at City Hall Council Chambers, 415 West University Dr. Budget and Tax Rate The council will hold public hearings on the proposed budget and proposed tax…
Spectrum Reach Offers Local Businesses Free Advertising Through Pay It Forward Program
Edinburg, Spectrum Reach, Pay It Forward, Bert Ogden, Small Business Grants Staff Report Edinburg TX – Local businesses in Edinburg can apply for free advertising grants through the Spectrum Reach Pay It Forward Program, made available through a partnership between Spectrum Reach and Bert Ogden. The Pay It Forward Program provides selected businesses with a complimentary…
City of Edinburg Honors South Texas Health System Edinburg for National Recognition
Edinburg, South Texas Health System Edinburg, U.S. News & World Report, City Council Proclamation Staff Report Edinburg TX – South Texas Health System Edinburg is being celebrated by the City of Edinburg after earning national recognition from U.S. News & World Report. STHS Edinburg was named a Best Regional Hospital for 2026-2027 by U.S. News &…
Edinburg Chamber Welcomes Leadership Edinburg Class XXXVIII
Edinburg, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Edinburg, Class XXXVIII Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a new group of professionals and community leaders into Leadership Edinburg Class XXXVIII, a nine-month program designed to develop leadership skills and community engagement. The class began its program with a welcome luncheon Wednesday, Sept.…
