Edinburg CISD Reports Financial Distress, Enrollment Decline, Projects $15 Million Budget Deficit for 2026-27

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Edinburg, Edinburg CISD, Board of Trustees, Budget Workshop, Adele Felix, Tax Rate, Enrollment Decline Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees held a budget workshop Aug. 18 in which district officials described the district’s financial situation as a structural deficit and financial distress, with a proposed budget deficit of $15 million for…

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City of Edinburg to Hold 9/11 Ceremony, Honor Walk

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Edinburg, 9/11 Honor Walk, Parks and Recreation, Remembrance Ceremony, Fire Station 1 Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will hold a 9/11 Ceremony and Honor Walk on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, starting and finishing at City of Edinburg Fire Station 1, 212 W. McIntyre St. A remembrance ceremony will begin at 8:45 a.m.,…

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Edinburg Municipal Court to Hold Outreach Docket Sept. 18

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Edinburg, Municipal Court, Outreach Docket, El Tule Recreational Center Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Municipal Court will hold an Outreach Docket on Friday, Sept. 18, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at El Tule Recreational Center, 700 S. Veterans Blvd. Residents can visit the traveling courtroom to settle Class C misdemeanor fines or set…

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Sekula Library to Offer Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes

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Edinburg, Sekula Library, U.S. Citizenship, Uniendo Naciones Solo Por Servir, Civics, Exam Preparation Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer free U.S. citizenship exam preparation classes beginning in September, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Uniendo Naciones Solo Por Servir. The classes cover civics, U.S. history and exam tips, according…

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Edinburg Police Remind Drivers of School Bus Stop Laws

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Edinburg, School Bus Safety, Edinburg Police Department, Traffic Safety, Back to School Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Police Department is reminding drivers that school buses return to the roads next week and urging motorists to help keep students safe. According to the department, drivers should slow down in school zones, stop for flashing red…

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STC Dual Credit Alumna Leads Fight Against Disease Outbreaks in Hidalgo County as Lead Epidemiologist

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Photo Caption: South Texas College Dual Credit alumna Amy Gonzalez serves as lead epidemiologist for Hidalgo County, where she leads efforts to investigate diseases, respond to health threats and educate the community. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Hidalgo County TX – From investigating outbreaks and identifying health threats to educating the community, South…

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Sekula Library to Host Open Mic Night Aug. 18

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Edinburg, Open Mic Night, Sekula Library, Women’s RGV Poet Society, Poetry, Music Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host an Open Mic Night on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at 6 p.m., in partnership with the Women’s RGV Poet Society. The event is free to the public and open to all…

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