Posts Tagged ‘City’
Edinburg, McAllen, surrounding cities to open warming centers
Staff Report McAllen, TX – Cities across Hidalgo County are opening warming centers and cold weather shelters this weekend as temperatures are expected to drop across the Rio Grande Valley, offering residents safe, heated spaces during overnight and daytime hours. Officials said no precipitation is expected in the Valley and icy road conditions are not anticipated.…
Read MoreEdinburg to open warming center at Sekula Memorial Library during cold weather
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg weather response Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will open a warming center Sunday evening at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library to provide shelter and warmth for residents during forecasted cold weather conditions. The warming center will be located at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. and…
Read MorePrimary matchups set for key Hidalgo County offices as filing period ends
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Hidalgo County Primary Election Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Voters in Hidalgo County will see a limited number of contested partisan matchups on the ballot as candidates line up for the March primary elections, with most county offices drawing candidates from only one major party. A review of filings listed…
Read MoreEdinburg to host ceremonies, performances during inaugural RGV Navy Week
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Rio Grande Valley Navy Week Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will serve as a key host site during the inaugural Rio Grande Valley Navy Week, scheduled for Jan. 24–31, as the United States Navy brings more than 70 Sailors to the region for a week of public ceremonies,…
Read MoreEdinburg PD earns statewide honors after historic crime drop, zero homicides in 2025
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Police Department, law enforcement, crime statistics Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg recorded a full calendar year without a homicide for the first time in more than three decades, according to data released by the Edinburg Police Department, marking a milestone officials say reflects sustained reductions…
Read MoreTwo arrested in Edinburg movie theater robbery of more than $6,000 in clothing and jewelry
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Police, aggravated robbery Photo above: Two suspects arrested by Edinburg Police in connection to a robbery are, from left, Phillip Nicholas Couch and Carlos De La Cruz. A juvenile also involved is not pictured. Photo courtesy of Edinburg Police Department. Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg police arrested two…
Read MoreHidalgo County deputies seize more than 460 pounds of suspected cocaine in rural Edinburg
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Hidalgo County Sheriff, cocaine seizure Photo above: Hidalgo County deputies display the haul of suspected cocaine seized this week in rural Edinburg. Photo courtesy of Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Deputies with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office seized more than 460 pounds of suspected cocaine during…
Read MoreEdinburg council approves trail grant request, LED sign variance and adopts thoroughfare plan
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg City Council, City Council meeting Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg City Council approved a package of public hearing items tied to parks and development, adopted a new city thoroughfare plan framework and voted to add a University of Texas Rio Grande Valley student representative to the Downtown District…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC adds two business development managers
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg Economic Development Photo above: At left, Daniel Andres Garza, EEDC Business Development Manager, and Carlos Robert Reyes, EEDC Business Development Manager, both recently hired by the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation has added two new members to its team with…
Read MoreSekula Memorial Library continues free adult programs through end of January
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Edinburg library programs, adult programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will continue offering free adult programs through the remainder of January, with activities ranging from technology classes to wellness and hands-on workshops. Library officials said the programs are designed to provide educational, creative and…
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