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Edinburg Municipal Court to offer amnesty program for outstanding fines Feb. 23 to April. 30
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, municipal court, legal services Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Municipal Court will offer an amnesty program allowing residents to resolve outstanding fines and fees without additional penalties from Feb. 23 through April 30, 2026. Program details During the amnesty period, residents with Class C misdemeanors, including unpaid traffic…
Acting workshops open for all ages in March, help with self-confidence, professional communication
Staff Report Pharr, TX – Pharr Community Theater will offer a new series of acting workshops for children, teens and adults in March, providing structured instruction designed to build confidence, communication skills and creative expression through theater. The workshops are open to three age groups — children ages 9-12, teens ages 13-17 and adults 18 and…
Com. Ellie Torres marks second key handoff of year for rebuilt home in Edinburg
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, housing, Hidalgo County Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 officials marked the second Key Handoff Ceremony of the year for a newly reconstructed home in Edinburg completed through the HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. County Commissioner Precinct 4 Ellie Torres recognized the milestone alongside the Hidalgo County Urban…
Sekula Memorial Library earns statewide excellence award for 16th consecutive year
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library has been recognized as one of Texas’ top public libraries for the 16th consecutive year, earning the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. The annual award honors public libraries that demonstrate sustained excellence in service, programming…
Edinburg police arrest burglary suspect after safe found in parking lot
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police have arrested a suspect in connection with a smoke shop burglary after officers recovered a stolen safe and other items hours before the crime was reported. An open safe in the parking lot Officers responded shortly before dawn Jan. 26 to the 900 block of South Veterans Boulevard…
Cavender’s Boot City to open Edinburg store on University Drive
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, economic development, retail Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Cavender’s Boot City plans to open a new retail location in Edinburg, bringing an estimated $5 million investment and approximately 15 full-time jobs to the city, according to the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. Project location and investment The new store will be…
Daycare manager charged in evidence tampering case tied to child injury investigation
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, crime, child safety Staff Report Edinburg, TX – An Edinburg daycare manager has been charged in connection with a child injury investigation, according to information released by the Edinburg Police Department. Arrest of daycare manager Police said 58-year-old Alma Enriquez Garza, the manager of the daycare facility, was taken into…
Edinburg CISD reports brief lockdowns at two campuses after weapon reports on Monday
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, school safety, Edinburg CISD Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District reported that two campuses briefly entered lockdown Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, following reports of a possible weapon. District officials said no weapon was found at either location and all students and staff were safe. Incident at…
Edinburg library announces February schedule of children’s programs
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, library programs, family activities Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its schedule of children’s programs for February 2026, offering a variety of free activities for families throughout the month. Weekly early childhood programs Toddler Time will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays,…
Residents press tax, zoning concerns as Edinburg council advances rezonings, variances and contracts
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Residents used public comment and public hearing portions of the Feb. 3 Edinburg City Council meeting to raise concerns about taxes, city spending and the expansion of industrial zoning near established neighborhoods before the council approved a series of rezonings, development variances, an annexation request and multiple contracts. Public comments:…