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City Council Members Set

Enrollment down 895 students 

Old Courthouse To Be Torn Down

Edinburg students begin their journey in health care

ECISD Board Meeting

Edinburg CISD Board to Adopt 2026-2027 Budget, Call November Trustee Election for Four Seats

Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Budget Adoption, Trustee Election, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop followed by a regular board meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with trustees set to adopt the 2026-2027 budget and call for a November trustee election covering…

Mario Salinas

Edinburg CISD Board to Discuss Superintendent Applications, Acting Superintendent as Search Continues Following Salinas Retirement

Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Superintendent Search, Mario Salinas, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss applications for superintendent of schools and the naming of an acting superintendent during closed session at its regular meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as the district continues its search…

Volley Ball Camp

Robert Vela High School to Host Volleyball Camp July 28-30 for ECISD Students

Robert Vela High School, Volleyball Camp, ECISD, Youth Sports, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Robert Vela High School will host a volleyball camp Tuesday through Thursday, July 28-30, at Vela Gym, 800 E. Canton Rd. All camp participants must be Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District students. The camp is divided into sessions by grade…

ECISD Backpack policy

ECISD to Require Clear Backpacks for Middle and High School Students Starting 2026-2027 School Year

Edinburg CISD, Backpack Policy, Campus Safety, Middle School, High School, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will require all middle and high school students to use clear backpacks beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, including sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students at Brewster School. The policy does not apply to…

Operation Cill

Edinburg PD’s “Operation Chill” Returns July 8 with Free Slurpees for Kids at Stripes

Edinburg Police Department, Operation Chill, Community Policing, Stripes, 7-Eleven, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department will host Operation Chill on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stripes, 1210 E. Monte Cristo Rd. The event invites all kids to meet Edinburg Police Department officers and enjoy a free…

Teen Fire Academy

Edinburg Fire Department Opens Applications for Free Teen Fire Academy Summer Sessions

Edinburg Fire Department, Teen Fire Academy, Youth Programs, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Fire Department is now accepting applications for its Teen Fire Academy, a free, week-long program giving teens hands-on experience and training alongside Edinburg Fire Department personnel. The application deadline is Monday, June 22. The academy is open to Edinburg…

Pct 4 Home Rehab

Com. Torres Presents New Home for Edinburg Resident Through HOME Rehabilitation Program

Hidalgo County, Precinct 4, HOME Rehabilitation Program, Affordable Housing, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the Hidalgo County Urban County Program, community partners, and family members to celebrate the completion of a new home for Edinburg resident Maria J. Ramos through the HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. A…

ECISD Board Report

Edinburg CISD Board Acts to Non-Renew Two Employee Contracts at Short June 16 Special Meeting

Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Personnel, Chapter 21 Contracts, Edinburg TX Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees held a brief special meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., taking action to non-renew the Chapter 21 contracts of two district employees. The meeting was called to order with…

City Meeting Report

Edinburg Council Approves Major Rezoning Near Alberta Road After Extended Traffic Infrastructure Discussion, Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month and Dance Ensemble Champions

Edinburg City Council, Rezoning, Traffic Infrastructure, Elder Abuse Awareness, Conceptos Dance Ensemble, MedCare EMS, Edinburg TX Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with the most extensive discussion centering on a rezoning request tied to a $25 million residential and commercial development near Alberta Road, where…

Sheriff's Dentention Facility

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two Suspects in Armed Robbery During Attempted Gold Sale

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, Aggravated Robbery, Arrests, Public Safety, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects following an investigation into an aggravated robbery that occurred Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the 4200 block of Carol Lane in rural Edinburg. Deputies responded to the scene at approximately 11:09 p.m. and…

Edinburg Scenic Wetlands

Investopedia Names Edinburg One of Top 100 U.S. Cities for Retirees, Citing Affordability, Climate, and Growth

Edinburg, Retirement, Investopedia, Cost of Living, Healthcare, Edinburg...
ECISD Backpack policy

ECISD to Require Clear Backpacks for Middle and High School Students Starting 2026-2027 School Year

Edinburg CISD, Backpack Policy, Campus Safety, Middle School,...