Posts Tagged ‘Business’
Edinburg EDC, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library to Host Community Job Fair April 16
Job fair, workforce development, Edinburg Texas, employment opportunities, economic development, hiring event Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, will host a Community Job Fair from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 16, at the library located at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. Organizers state the…
Read MoreEmmitt Smith Announced as Keynote Speaker for Edinburg Chamber’s Business Playbook Conference
Emmitt Smith, Business Playbook Conference, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, entrepreneurship, economic development, leadership Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back and entrepreneur, will serve as keynote speaker at the Business Playbook Conference on April 23, 2026, hosted by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Edinburg Economic…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC to host business FLIP grant program information session on Thursday
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, small business, economic development, grants Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will host an informational session April 9 to provide details about its Façade and Lot Improvement Program, which offers financial assistance to small businesses for exterior property improvements. The session, titled “FLIP Over Coffee,” is…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting for So Faded Barber & Beauty Lounge
ribbon cutting, grand opening, small business, Edinburg Texas, Rio Grande Valley, beauty services Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of So Faded Barber & Beauty Lounge at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026. The event will take place at 4414 S. Raul…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting for CopyPlus Celebrating 20 Years of Service
ribbon cutting, business anniversary, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, CopyPlus, Edinburg TX, small business Staff Report Edinburg, Texas — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony honoring CopyPlus and its 20 years of service to the community at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 9. The event will take place at 4500 N. 10th St.,…
Read MoreUTRGV to host Business Resource Showcase focused on regional economic development on Tuesday, Mar. 31
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, UTRGV, Business resources showcase Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Office of Workforce & Economic Development will host the UTRGV Business Resource Showcase: Regional Information Series on March 31 in Pharr, featuring presentations and a resource fair focused on business support programs and regional…
Read MoreCensus estimates show Rio Grande Valley growth slows in line with national trend
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, population growth, Census Bureau, Rio Grande Valley Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Newly released U.S. Census Bureau estimates show population growth in Hidalgo and Cameron counties slowed between 2024 and 2025, reflecting a broader nationwide trend of diminishing gains across U.S. counties and metropolitan areas. Population changes by county According…
Read MoreEdinburg to launch new online utility payment system April 1
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Utilities, online payments, auto-pay, municipal services Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will implement a new online payment system for utility bills beginning April 1, 2026. According to the announcement, the updated system will allow residents to make payments without the $1.60 online municipal payment fee…
Read MoreNatural Gas Helps Texas Economy Grow
The amount of natural gas produced and marketed in the United States reached a record high in 2025, up by 5.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to average 118.5 Bcf/d, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). About two thirds of production occurs in three regions–Appalachia, the Permian Basin, and the Haynesville…
Read MoreEdinburg residents raise concerns over development, taxes and water as council reviews strong audit
Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX – Concerns about taxes, infrastructure, and environmental safety took center stage during the Edinburg City Council meeting on March 17, as residents voiced frustrations during public comments, while city officials highlighted strong financial performance and grappled with a controversial subdivision proposal. Subdivision proposal sparks debate, Council approves after executive session The…
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