Posts Tagged ‘City’
UPDATE: charges upgraded in fatal hit-and-run crash involving cyclist
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, public safety, hit and run, Edinburg Police Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police have upgraded charges in a hit-and-run case following the death of a bicyclist injured in a March 20 crash in the 700 block of East Chapin Road. According to the Edinburg Police Department, Eric Lee Flores…
Read MoreNighttime closures planned on Southbound I-69C for overhead sign work in Edinburg starting tonight
I-69C, road closures, Edinburg, Pharr, TxDOT, traffic advisory Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — Nighttime ramp and lane closures are scheduled on southbound I-69C in Edinburg and Pharr for overhead sign replacements on April 15 and April 16, according to information released April 13, 2026. On Wednesday, April 15, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., drivers will…
Read MoreEdinburg Police announce women’s self-defense course with 3-day training schedule starting next week
Edinburg Police Department, women’s self-defense, R.A.D. Systems, public safety training, Edinburg Texas Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Police Department is preparing to host a women’s self-defense course designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills to defend themselves through lectures, discussions and hands-on training. The 12-hour course will take place over three days and…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD Board to consider superintendent search timeline amid broad agenda at Tuesday meeting
Edinburg CISD, superintendent search, school board, public education, personnel decisions, budget Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees is set to take a key step in shaping the district’s leadership future as it considers action on the superintendent posting and search timeline during its upcoming meeting. The item, listed as 10.C.11 on…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Arrest Suspect in Series of March Business Burglaries
Edinburg Police Department, burglary, crime investigation, Hidalgo County, McAllen Police Department, public safety Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg Police investigators, working in coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, have arrested a suspect in connection with a series of business burglaries reported across the city in March. Maximiano Guadalupe Maldonado, 39, of Edinburg, has been charged…
Read MoreMayor Omar Ochoa Sets Sights on Growth with $275M Plan, Major Infrastructure Push
City of Edinburg, State of the City, Mayor Omar Ochoa, Future growth Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – In a forward-looking State of the City address, Mayor Omar Ochoa outlined an ambitious roadmap for Edinburg’s future, centered on infrastructure, sustainability, and long-term economic growth. Calling the moment “a great awakening,” Ochoa framed his first address as both a…
Read MoreStephen F. Austin Elementary to unveil Texas Historical Marker recognizing school’s legacy
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, education, historic preservation, Texas Historical Commission Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Stephen F. Austin Elementary School will unveil an official Texas Historical Marker on May 14 recognizing the campus’ historical significance and longstanding role in the Edinburg community. The ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the school campus, located…
Read MoreSouth Texas ISD names superintendent finalist following national search
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, education, South Texas ISD, superintendent search Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The South Texas Independent School District Board of Trustees named Dr. Sandra Garza Ochoa as the lone finalist for superintendent during its April 7 meeting. State law requires a 21-day waiting period before the board can formally vote to…
Read MoreEdinburg postpones 5th Annual Dirty Duathlon to April 25 due to trail conditions
Dirty Duathlon, Edinburg Parks and Recreation, running events, cycling events, weather postponement, community fitness Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department has postponed the 5th Annual Dirty Duathlon originally scheduled for Saturday, April 11, due to muddy conditions on the Nature Hike & Bike Trails and anticipated rainfall this week.…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Postpones Cool City Celebration Due to Weather
City of Edinburg, Cool City Celebration, community events, weather postponement, environmental awareness Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg has postponed the Cool City Celebration originally scheduled for this weekend due to anticipated weather conditions. City officials announced the free event, which highlights Earth Day, Arbor Day, National Community Development Week and Stormwater Awareness…
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