Posts Tagged ‘City’
Edinburg City Council Approves Sweeping UDC Overhaul After Year of Review
Edinburg City Council, UDC, unified development code, drag strip, data center, Lions Club, white cane, breast cancer, Filipino American, physician assistants, property taxes, infrastructure, townhomes Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council approved more than 60 amendments to the city’s Unified Development Code Monday, Oct. 6, capping nearly a year of review aimed at…
Read MoreEdinburg Invites High School Students to Enter Los Muertos Bailan Chalk Art Competition Oct. 24
Chalk art, Los Muertos Bailan, Día de los Muertos, Edinburg, high school, cultural arts, competition Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department is inviting local high school students to participate in the Los Muertos Bailan High School Chalk Art Competition on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, as part of the city’s annual…
Read MoreEdinburg Library Offers Full Lineup of Adult Programs in October at Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library
Adult programs, Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, knitting, tai chi, computer classes, writing club Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is offering a full schedule of adult programs throughout October 2026 at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. Knitting Club meets Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22 at 6 p.m. The beginner-friendly…
Read MoreEdinburg Library Offers Lineup of October Children’s Programs at Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library
Children’s programs, Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, storytime, toddler, homeschool, art, family Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is offering a full lineup of children’s programs throughout October 2026 at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. Pre-School Story Time (Ages 3–5) meets Fridays at 10 a.m. with the following schedule: Toddler Time (Ages 0–3)…
Read MoreSTC helps adult learners turn high school diplomas into career pathways
Photo above: Through a partnership with The PossAble Dream Adult High School, STC is helping adult learners gain workforce skills, earn industry-based certifications in areas such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKG) and HVAC while completing their high school education. Photo courtesy of STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications At 38, South Texas College student and recent PossAble…
Read MoreSTC earns ‘Gold’ for veterans’ support
Photo above: South Texas College has earned “Gold” status by the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), the highest distinction available through the statewide program. TVC has established VEERA to recognize public colleges and universities that demonstrate excellence in education and services for veterans and military-connected students. Photo courtesy…
Read MoreSTC connects students with manufacturing futures
Photo above: South Texas College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) program celebrated Manufacturing Day at STC’s Technology Campus, connecting students with industry leaders, hands-on demonstrations and tours with local manufacturers. Students heard from Valeo Site General Manager Francois Vermeulen, who was keynote speaker at the event. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Joey Gomez, STC Communications Edinburg TX – South…
Read MoreSTISD Launches Free Supper Program Beginning Oct. 5
Supper Program, South Texas ISD, USDA, CACFP, free meals, children, after-school Staff Report Edinburg TX – South Texas Independent School District will launch a free Supper Program on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, offering meals to children 18 and younger and to students with disabilities who are enrolled in a program for individuals with disabilities up to…
Read MoreHidalgo County Defends Deputy Pay, Acknowledges Commissioners Court Salary Adjustment in FY 2027 Budget
Hidalgo County, sheriff, deputies, compensation, budget, commissioners court, law enforcement Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – On Friday afternoon at around 4:o0 PM, Hidalgo County issued a statement defending its compensation decisions for sheriff’s deputies while acknowledging a separate salary adjustment for the Commissioners Court in the fiscal year 2027 budget without specifying exactly what those adjustments…
Read MoreEdinburg City Council to Take Up Unified Development Code, Drag Strip Lease at Oct. 6 Meeting
Edinburg, city council, UDC, zoning, drag strip, economic development, police, grants Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council will consider adopting a sweeping update to the city’s Unified Development Code and awarding a lease for a drag strip operation at South Texas International Airport when it meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 6 p.m.…
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