Posts Tagged ‘City’
Edinburg CISD Superintendent announces retirement following months of community scrutiny
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Education Staff Report Edinburg, TX — Edinburg CISD Superintendent Dr. Mario H. Salinas announced Monday afternoon that he will retire at the end of the current school year, concluding a 41-year career in education that included service as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. In a letter addressed…
Read MoreEdinburg police seek public’s help identifying vehicle in hit-and-run crash
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Crime, Public Safety Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist critically injured on March 20, 2026. According to the Edinburg Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately…
Read MoreIncreased South TX Bat Infestations: Why You Must Remove them Before They Give Birth
By Weston Pawelek, Owner of Critter Control of Rio Grande Valley Edinburg TX – Everyone wants to go someplace warm, like South Texas, during the cold winter months, and that goes beyond just people. Freezing temperatures from the North bring migratory bat species to the Rio Grande Valley every year. The problem is, once these…
Read MoreUTRGV Social Work to host conference helping older adults stay safe online
Rio Grande Valley News, UTRGV News, Education, Community Events Staff Report Edinburg TX – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Social Work will host a two-day conference aimed at helping older adults and caregivers better navigate the digital world while protecting themselves from online fraud and scams. The conference, titled “Staying Safe, Smart…
Read MoreEdinburg police arrest suspect in 2024 homicide case
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Crime, Public Safety Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a March 2, 2024 homicide following a multi-agency investigation spanning more than two years. The case involves the death of 29-year-old Victor Gerardo Hernandez, who was found with gunshot…
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…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC opens third round of business improvement grant program
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, small business grants, economic development, facade improvements Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation announced the launch of the third round of its Façade and Lot Improvement Program, with applications opening March 23, 2026. The program provides financial assistance to small businesses for exterior property improvements aimed…
Read MoreLeading by example: One STC student’s mission to inspire others with disabilities
Veronica Salinas, STC Communications For 26-year-old South Texas College student Neftali Medina, the road to higher education has been filled with self-doubt, long nights, moments of uncertainty and the quiet fear that maybe college was not meant for someone like him. But today, Medina stands as proof that it is. Living with a learning disability,…
Read MoreCom. Torres cites women’s leadership program at foundation gala
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, women’s leadership, financial literacy, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 highlighted its partnership with the Heart, Mind, Money Foundation during the foundation’s scholarship gala on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The event brought together community leaders, supporters and program participants, according to Precinct 4.…
Read MoreEdinburg library to host spring break programs for children and teens
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Library Events, Spring Break Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a week of activities for children and teens during its “Spring Break at the Library” program in March. The schedule includes educational presentations, movie screenings, storytime sessions and hands-on crafts designed to provide…
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