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STC Police Academy achieves historic 100% first-time pass rate after expanding across the Rio Grande Valley
Photo Caption: Following a recent expansion to meet the Rio Grande Valley’s growing demand for law enforcement professionals, 37 newly Texas-licensed peace officers made history for STC as cadets from all Police Academy cohorts achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the TCOLE licensing exam. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Following a recent…
STC Valley Promise helps student build future in cybersecurity
Photo Caption: For Matthew Castillo, starting college felt like stepping into the unknown. But thanks to South Texas College’s (STC) Valley Promise program, he found the guidance, support and confidence needed to begin building a future in one of today’s fastest growing industries. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Veronica Salinas, STC Communications For Matthew Castillo, starting college…
Edinburg Cultural Arts Launches Mariachi Guitar Classes, New ACE Membership Program
Edinburg, Edinburg Cultural Arts Department, Edinburg Arts Foundation, ACE Center, Mariachi Guitar, Manuel Lopez, UTRGV Mariachi Aztlán, ACE Membership, music classes, studio access Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department has launched a new Mariachi Guitar class program and an ACE Membership Program at the Edinburg ACE Center, 315 W. McIntyre…
Edinburg Police Department Investigating Indecency With a Child Case
Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a case involving multiple counts of indecency with a child following the arrest of a local pastor. On July 27, 2026, law enforcement officials arrested the suspect, identified as 49-year-old Jorge Gonzalez Martinez. The arrest was executed without incident. Martinez was identified as a…
ECISD Cancels Regular Meeting, Sets Special Meeting to Interview Superintendent Candidates, May Name Lone Finalist at Monday Special Meeting
Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, superintendent search, lone finalist, Adele Felix, interim superintendent, Kennedy Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Gonzalez Elementary, Lee Elementary, Treviño Elementary, Norton Rose Fulbright, workers compensation, Frontline Education Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., with the…
Edinburg Police Seek White Sedan in Hit-and-Run on Lori Morgan Drive
Edinburg, Edinburg Police Department, hit and run, property damage, Lori Morgan Drive, Crime Stoppers Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department is seeking information to identify a suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run property damage incident in the 3700 block of Lori Morgan Drive on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The suspect driver struck and…
Edinburg CISD Announces Change to Middle School Fall Sports Schedule for 2026-2027
Edinburg CISD, middle school, fall sports, baseball, boys soccer, football, athletics, 2026-2027 Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg CISD has announced a change to its middle school fall sports schedule for the 2026-2027 school year affecting all seven middle school campuses: Barrientes, Panthers, B.L. Garza, Harwell, South, Memorial, and Brewster. The school year will begin in…
ECISD Board Interviewed Superintendent Candidates at Saturday Special Called Meeting, Second Round of Interviews to be Held Later
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees held a special called meeting for this past Saturday to hold interviews with potential candidates for the vacant Superintendent position. No action was taken, but announced that a second round of interviews would be held at a later time. With Board President Xavier Salinas…
Edinburg CISD Board to Consider Legal Engagement, Insurance Renewal, Principal Appointments at Tuesday Meeting
Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Norton Rose Fulbright, Frontline Education, workers compensation, principal appointments, Eisenhower Elementary, Lee Elementary, Treviño Elementary, Kennedy Elementary, Edinburg World Birding Center, wetlands, Vista Higher Learning, personnel Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 6 p.m., with an…
Edinburg Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Stabbing Incident, Barricade Situation
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, Edinburg, aggravated assault, domestic violence, stabbing, Noe Garza, barricade, Crime Stoppers Staff Report Edinburg TX – A 27-year-old Edinburg man has been charged with aggravated assault with a weapon on a family member, a first-degree felony, following a stabbing incident on July 23, 2026, in rural Edinburg. Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputies responded…
