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UTRGV Ballet Folklórico presents Alegría: 55th Anniversary Summer Show
By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa, UTRGV Communications EDINBURG, TX – UTRGV Ballet Folklórico proudly presents Alegría, a breathtaking display of traditional Mexican dance and music that will leave audiences mesmerized. The single night performance will start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg. Directed by Miguel Peña, Alegría…
Hidalgo County Cancels 2025 Operation Border Health Due to Budget, Staffing Challenges
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department has announced the cancellation of this year’s Operation Border Health event, which had been scheduled for July 21–25, 2025. The decision was made in coordination with the Texas Department of State Health Services and other regional partners, citing recent funding cuts and…
UTRGV, Region One to host free STEM summer camp for autistic children
By Karen Villarreal, UTRGV Communications EDINBURG, TEXAS – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Behavior and Child Development Lab (BeChildLab), in partnership with the STEM Center of South Texas at Region One ESC, will host a free, two-week summer camp specially designed for autistic children ages 8 to 12. “Each week, we will host 30…
Museum of South Texas History to Host Inaugural Tacos & Tequila Fundraiser
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Museum of South Texas History will debut its first annual Tacos & Tequila fundraiser on July 25, offering an evening of food, culture, and music to support its mission of preserving and sharing the Rio Grande Valley’s heritage. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature taco tastings…
Free Welding Certification Program Offered By Region One
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Residents of Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr counties have an opportunity to gain in-demand job skills through a free Welding Certification Program offered by Region One ESC’s Division of Leadership & Community Impact. The hands-on training program is designed to prepare participants for immediate entry into the workforce, providing valuable skills…
ECISD Elementaries Shine in Preliminary State Assessment Scores, Sixth Grade Math Drops
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District officials presented an overview of preliminary State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores during last week’s board meeting, highlighting district-wide performance trends and calling for targeted improvements in middle school math instruction. The meeting was held on Tuesday, July 24. Assessment Director Jose…
DA Announces Fourth of July ‘No Refusal’ DWI Enforcement in Hidalgo County
Photo: A roadside DWI test. Photo courtesy Texas Department of Transportation. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office has announced a “No Refusal” DWI enforcement initiative for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, aimed at reducing impaired driving and keeping roads safe. The initiative will run from Thursday, July 3 through…
Judge Cortez Seeks Clarity After Parts of Hidalgo, Cameron Counties Designated National Defense Area
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Portions of Hidalgo and Cameron counties have been designated as a National Defense Area and placed under the administration of Joint Base San Antonio, according to a recent announcement from the U.S. Air Force. The land, previously managed by the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), has been transferred to…
ECISD Board to Hold Special Called Meeting on Saturday For Major Campus Improvements at Canterbury, Other Campuses
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will hold a special called board meeting at noon on Saturday, June 28, at 12 pm to consider contracts for a series of campus improvement projects. The items were originally in this week’s regular board meeting held on Tuesday, June 24. During the Tuesday…
Edinburg Airport Lands $10 Million Boost for Runway Expansion and Infrastructure Upgrades
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The South Texas International Airport in Edinburg will receive an additional $10 million in state funding following action by the 89th Texas Legislature, bringing the total state investment in the facility to $20 million over the last two budget cycles. The funding, secured through Senate Bill 1 and signed into…
