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New Texas Law Bans Personal Devices During School Hours Starting 2025-2026
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, Edinburg CISD will enforce Texas House Bill 1481, which prohibits the use of personal communication devices during instructional hours. Under the new law, students may not use cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, headphones, or similar devices from the first bell to the last—including during lunch,…
Edinburg CISD Opens Online Registration for 2025-2026 School Year
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg CISD has officially opened online registration for the 2025–2026 school year, with designated dates this week for in-person assistance at elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Parents and students must complete the online process through Skyward. For those needing help, school staff will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30…
Brewster School Honor Band Earns Top State Recognition, Named 2026 TMEA 1C Honor Band
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Brewster School’s Honor Band has been named the 2026 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) 1C Honor Band, earning the top ranking among schools in their division statewide. The prestigious honor places Brewster School, part of Edinburg CISD, at the top of the 2026 1C Honor Band list. Under the direction…
Edinburg CISD to Host Back to School Bash with Free Supplies, Haircuts, and Vaccines
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Edinburg CISD is inviting students and their families to its annual Back to School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 14, offering an afternoon of resources, giveaways, and family fun ahead of the new school year. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bert Ogden Arena, 4900 S. I-69.…
Virtual Safety Series Offers Free Parent Workshops on Cyberbullying, Gaming, and Fentanyl Awareness
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Region One ESC’s Parent and Family Engagement department has launched a free virtual series titled Back to School, Back to Safety, offering weekly sessions for parents on cyber safety, online bullying, gaming safety, and fentanyl awareness. The series runs every Tuesday in August and is presented in both English and Spanish.…
Edinburg Opens Registration for Fall 5-on-5 Adult Flag Football League
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Registration is now open for the City of Edinburg’s upcoming 5-on-5 Adult Flag Football League, with Co-Ed and Men’s divisions set to begin later this month. The Co-Ed league will take place on Monday nights starting Aug. 25, while the Men’s league will run on Wednesday nights beginning Aug. 27.…
Edinburg to Host Chamber Music Concert Featuring Classical Ensembles
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department will present a Chamber Music Concert on Friday, Aug. 8, showcasing live performances by a string quartet, winds quartet, and piano trio. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events (ACE) Center Ballroom, located at 315 W. McIntyre…
Edinburg Announces August Schedule Changes for Public Pools, Waterpark
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department has announced updated schedules for its public aquatic facilities as the summer season winds down. The last weekday swim for the Municipal Waterpark & Pirate’s Cove will be held Thursday, Aug. 8. After that date, the waterpark will operate on weekends only through Saturday,…
ECISD Approves Hiring Of Chief Academic Officer On Second Try
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg School Board approved the hiring of a Chief Academic Officer during last week’s board meeting. The Board also hired several other positions in preparation for the new school year. During the June 9th meeting, the request to hire a Chief Academic Officer was first rejected. During that meeting,…
Metro Musings
Dr. M. Ray Perryman Although uncertainty has increased markedly since the last forecast, Texas and its metropolitan areas are projected to see notable growth through 2029. The rate of increase is again expected to outpace that of the US, and many of Texas’ most populated areas will expand even faster than the state as a…
