Texas Commission on the Arts Designates New Edinburg Arts District

Colorful Day of the Dead costumes at market

Edinburg, Texas Commission on the Arts, Edinburg Arts District, Cultural District, ACE Center Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Texas Commission on the Arts has officially approved the designation of the new Edinburg Arts District, bringing the state’s total number of cultural districts to 61. Edinburg joins three other Texas communities, Brownsville’s Mitte Cultural District, Galveston…

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Edinburg Fire Department to Host 5K Marking 100th Anniversary, Honoring Late Chief Shawn Snider

100th Anniversary fire department 5K run/walk

Edinburg, Edinburg Fire Department, 100th Anniversary, Shawn Snider, 5K Run Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Fire Department will host a 5K run and walk to commemorate the department’s 100th anniversary and pay tribute to the memory of late Fire Chief Shawn Snider. The first 250 registered participants will receive a complimentary event T-shirt, according…

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Hidalgo County Health & Human Services to Host Kickoff for Free Narcan Vending Machines

Hidalgo County Narcan vending machine kickoff flyer

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Health & Human Services, Narcan, Naloxone, Overdose Prevention Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Health & Human Services will host a kickoff event Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m., for its initiative providing free Narcan through vending machines at locations throughout Hidalgo County. The event will be held at the Health &…

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Edinburg Mayor Apologizes for Health Insurance Rate Error, Council Recognizes Championship Teams

Edinburg city council meeting report sign

Edinburg, City Council, Health Insurance, Beast Mode Softball, Rogue Boxing, South Texas Health System, Flock Cameras Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council held its regular meeting Sept. 1, during which Mayor Omar Ochoa apologized for an error in proposed employee health insurance rates, the council recognized three groups for championship and award achievements,…

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Hidalgo County Courthouse to Remain Closed to Public Wednesday, Thursday

Overturned red car crashed into building entrance

Photo courtesy of the Edinburg Police Department Edinburg, Hidalgo County Courthouse, Courthouse Closure Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Courthouse will remain closed to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3, as officials continue to assess damage to the building following a vehicle crash into the courthouse entrance. After meeting with…

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Edinburg ACE Center to Offer New Beginner Adult Workshops in September

Beginner adult folklórico dance workshop flyer

Edinburg, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Arts Foundation, Studio Workshops, Dance Workshops Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg ACE Center, in partnership with the Edinburg Arts Foundation, will offer a lineup of beginner adult studio and dance workshops in September, featuring new instructors Gloria Reyes and Juan Vallejo. A Beginner Adult Folklórico Dance workshop, focused on…

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Sekula Library Announces September Adult Program Lineup

Adult program poster for September 2026

Edinburg, Sekula Library, Adult Programs, Free Events Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has announced its September 2026 lineup of free adult programs. Dusty’s Crafters: Colorful Music Painting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. Tai Chi for Seniors, in partnership with Prairie View A&M University, will be held…

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Hidalgo County Courthouse Closed Monday Following Vehicle Crash; Employees, Jurors and Public Not Allowed While Structural Damage is Assessed

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Courthouse, Edinburg Police Department, Vehicle Crash, Closner Boulevard Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Courthouse will be closed Monday, Aug. 31, after a vehicle crashed into the front entrance of the building, causing extensive damage to the entrance and front doors. At approximately 11:35 p.m., Edinburg Police and Fire departments responded…

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