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Edinburg Festivals for 2025

Janis Lopez

RGV native leads the charge for STC’s new Dental Hygiene program

Photo above: With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of STC’s newest faculty members, Janis Lopez, is leading a groundbreaking effort to bring Hidalgo County its first-ever Dental Hygiene program. Photo courtesy STC. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, one of South Texas College’s newest faculty…

Dr Lorena Flores

“Cloudy vision doesn’t have to be part of getting older”

Photo above: Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, encourages regular eye exams during Cataract Awareness Month to detect early signs of cataracts and other age-related vision issues. She said restoring clear vision can dramatically enhance independence, safety and overall quality of life. (UTRGV Photo by Heriberto Perez-Zuniga) Annual eye exams…

Drunk Driving

TxDOT Shares Emotional Plea Against Drunk Driving Ahead of Holiday Crackdown

Staff Report Edinburg TX – As summer begins and the Fourth of July nears, the Texas Department of Transportation is amplifying its anti-drunk driving message by sharing the tragic story of 8-year-old Kelsey Nalepa, who died after a drunk driver struck her family’s car in 2017. Kelsey and her father, Marcus Nalepa, were headed to…

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STC earns national distinction for affordable online programs

Photo above: South Texas College is nationally known for many of its programs and initiatives, and this summer, it has also been named one of the “Most Affordable Schools for Online Associate Degrees” in the nation by OnlineU. Amanda Sotelo, South Texas College Communications South Texas College is nationally known for many of its programs and…

Kids Golf Game

Registration Open for Edinburg Junior Golf Summer Camp at Los Lagos

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Young golf enthusiasts still have a chance to sign up for the second session of the Junior Golf Summer Camp hosted by Edinburg Parks & Recreation at Los Lagos Golf Course. The upcoming session runs July 7–26, with classes held Monday through Thursday. The camp is open to youth ages…

Judge Cortez

Hidalgo County to Install ‘Veteran Parking Only’ Signs at Technical Schools for Women Veterans Day

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – In observance of Women Veterans Day, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez will lead an initiative to install “Veteran Parking Only” signs at local technical institutions of higher learning to honor and recognize veterans, particularly women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The announcement follows positive community feedback…

Texas Redistricting

Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean?

Photo above: Proposed drafts of Texas’ redrawn congressional districts outside the Senate chamber in the Texas Capitol in Austin on Sept. 30, 2021. Credit: Dimitri Staszewski for The Texas Tribune  By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune, and Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Republicans representing Texas in Congress are considering this week whether to push their state Legislature…

Starr Scores June 2025

Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy

Photo above: A 9th grade student prepares for a pre-test in a program that provides support for students taking the STAAR test at Elsik High School in Houston on April 19, 2018. Credit: Pu Ying Huang for The Texas Tribune By Atirikta Kumar, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2025 “Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains…

ECISD Board Report

ECISD Board Rejects Hiring New ‘Chief Academic Officer’ Position, Approves Review of Super’s Contract

Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees rejected Supt. Mario Salinas’ request to hire someone to serve as Chief Academic Officer, a new position not currently in the district’s budget. The action took place during Monday night’s Board Meeting. The item was discussed in closed session. Upon exiting the executive session,…

Judge Cortez

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to Seek Third Term

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez announced that he will seek re-election in 2026, aiming for a third term in office. Cortez, who took office in 2019, pointed to his administration’s accomplishments over the past six years, including major infrastructure projects and financial improvements for the county. He emphasized that…

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Edinburg Reports Sales Tax Revenue Growth for March 2025

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Edinburg City Manager’s ‘Duties And Responsibilities’ On The Agenda Tonight

The Edinburg City Commission is set to hold...