Property tax exemption clinics set across Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County property tax exemptions flyer

Hidalgo County, Property Tax, Exemption Clinics, Appraisal District, Commissioners Court Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Appraisal District will host Property Tax Exemption Clinics across Hidalgo County to educate property owners about exemptions and rights available under Texas law. Appraisal district staff will be on-site at each clinic to provide eligibility review, guidance, application…

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Edinburg library to host book and plant swap May 4

Library book and plant swap event flyer

Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, community events, library programs, Edinburg Library Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host a book and plant swap May 4 at noon as part of its Brown Bag Lunch Series. The event will take place at the library, located at 1906 S. Closner Blvd.…

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Edinburg officer to receive state award for valor

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Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, public safety, law enforcement, awards Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg Police Officer Fernando Cervantes has been selected to receive the 2026 Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor, recognizing acts of exceptional bravery. According to the announcement, the award is presented by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to…

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Edinburg CISD Reviews Budget Pressures, Enrollment Decline and Program Spending

Edinburg CISD, school board, budget workshop, enrollment, special populations Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas — Edinburg CISD trustees reviewed budget pressures, declining enrollment, state funding changes and special population spending during an April 28 board workshop and regular meeting. The district opened its first budget workshop for the 2026-27 school year, with officials noting that the fiscal…

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Man arraigned on intoxication assault charge after woman thrown from car, critically injured

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intoxication assault, arraignment, crash, critical condition Staff Report Edinburg TX – A 25-year-old man, Andrew Rodriguez, was arraigned on a charge of intoxication assault in connection with a crash that left a 22-year-old woman in critical condition. According to a preliminary investigation, the incident occurred Saturday, April 25, at approximately 2:20 a.m. Rodriguez was driving…

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STC host “Rebuilding Futures” Initiative launch focused on second chances for justice-impacted juveniles, adults

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South Texas College, Rebuilding Futures, criminal justice reform, workforce development, Hidalgo County Staff Report McAllen TX – South Texas College will host “Rebuilding Futures: Advancing Second Chances through Policy, Partnership and Purpose” on April 28, 2026, at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing together public sector leaders, higher education representatives and community partners to focus on opportunities…

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