Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Rio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition set for Feb. 21 at ACE Center
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, cultural arts, dance competition Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Division and Conceptos Dance Ensemble will present the 2026 Rio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition on Feb. 21. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at the Edinburg…
Read MoreHidalgo County Precinct 4, Edinburg CISD to hold groundbreaking for Southeast Park
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, parks and recreation, infrastructure Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 25 for the new Southeast Park. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at 4483 E. Canton Rd., behind Betts Elementary…
Read MoreSTC Dual Credit student steps up to protect valley businesses through Cybersecurity Clinic
Photo Caption: Maximiliano Rodriguez, 17, says he is already helping to safeguard the Rio Grande Valley’s digital future through an innovative Cybersecurity Clinic. He is part of a group of 12 students who are stepping up to provide free cybersecurity services to small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Photo courtesy STC Communications Joey Gomez, STC Communications McAllen…
Read MoreSecond annual “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” to begin in Hidalgo County
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Black History Month, community event Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Black History Month events across Hidalgo County will include the second annual “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom,” a multi-day walk honoring enslaved African descendants who fled south in search of freedom in the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico. Organizers describe the…
Read MoreSTC Cybersecurity program introduces new associate degree in Artificial Intelligence
Photo Caption: STC is on the way to launching a first-of-its-kind Associate of Applied Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) created to meet a growing demand for AI-skilled workers in the region by 2026. Photo courtesy of STC Communications Joey Gomez, STC Communications McAllen TX – South Texas College is launching a first-of-its-kind Associate of Applied Science in Artificial…
Read MorePractical Ways to Strengthen Well-Being Without Overhauling Your Life
Chloe Pearson Well-being often feels like a big goal with vague instructions. In reality, it’s shaped by small, repeatable choices that fit into real schedules and real lives. When simple habits stack up, they quietly improve energy, mood, and resilience without demanding a full lifestyle overhaul. Key Takeaways Supporting Your Body With Simple Daily Habits …
Read MoreEdinburg CISD reports continued enrollment decline, reviews academic performance and approves personnel actions
Editor’s Note: The Feb. 10, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write multiple stories about the meeting in order to provide as much detail and information as possible to our readers. This is the second story about this meeting. You can see the…
Read MoreEdinburg library to host citizenship orientation sessions in February and March
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, citizenship classes, library programs Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host citizenship orientation sessions on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 7. The sessions are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and will be offered in a bilingual format. Program details The orientation sessions are part of…
Read MoreEdinburg to host free Black History Month painting class at ACE Center
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Black History Month, arts and culture Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg will kick off Black History Month with a free painting class open to the public on Feb. 13 at the Edinburg ACE Center. Event details The class is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at…
Read MoreEdinburg CISD trustees opt out of Senate Bill 11 prayer provision after strong public opposition
Editor’s Note: The Feb. 10, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write multiple stories about the meeting in order to provide as much detail and information as possible to our readers. This is the first in this series. Edinburg News, Edinburg TX…
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