Posts Tagged ‘Health’
Registration still available for rescheduled Annual Dirty Duathlon for this Saturday
Edinburg Parks and Recreation, Dirty Duathlon, endurance race, Doolittle Nature Park, community event Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will host its rescheduled 5th Annual Dirty Duathlon on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Doolittle Nature Park. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. at the park located at 1300 N. Doolittle…
Read MoreEdinburg grad at STC sets standard for future leaders in occupational therapy
Photo Caption: Driven by a determination to help children gain independence through occupational therapy, STC student Bianca Reyna has returned to the classroom for a second degree while financing her education on her own. Photo by STC Communications Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Edinburg TX – Driven by a determination to help children gain independence through…
Read MoreCom. Torres supports mental health first aid training
Mental health first aid, Hidalgo County, Ellie Torres, substance use, suicide prevention Staff Report Edinburg TX – Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults, according to Hidalgo County Commission Pct. 4 Ellie Torres. The training covers common signs and symptoms…
Read MoreEdinburg postpones 5th Annual Dirty Duathlon to April 25 due to trail conditions
Dirty Duathlon, Edinburg Parks and Recreation, running events, cycling events, weather postponement, community fitness Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department has postponed the 5th Annual Dirty Duathlon originally scheduled for Saturday, April 11, due to muddy conditions on the Nature Hike & Bike Trails and anticipated rainfall this week.…
Read MoreEdinburg veteran pursues medical career at STC to give back to fellow service members
Photo Caption: After serving three years in the U.S. Army, South Texas College student Miguel Salinas is taking the first steps toward a career as a physician assistant through the college’s Patient Care Technician program, gaining experience to one day care for fellow veterans. Photo courtesy of STC Communications Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Edinburg TX –…
Read MoreEdinburg returning student, single mother transforms her future at STC
Selene Rodriguez, South Texas College Edinburg TX – Five years ago, South Texas College student Camila Sanchez walked away from her education during one of the most difficult moments of her life, a decision she would come to regret almost immediately. Becoming a single mother gave her the strength and purpose to return, and now,…
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 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.…
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