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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rio Grande Valley leaders will hold the annual State of the RGV luncheon on January 15 at the Edinburg Conference Center to update residents. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Edinburg school board schedules a special meeting to address the arrest of Johnny Economedes High School principal Jesus Ramon Mata, who was charged with harassment after a months-long investigation initiated by text messages to a colleague. KURV
FINANCE NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a proposed 25-mile I69 connector to ease traffic in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties, with estimated costs between $500 to $700 million. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Texas Health System celebrated nearly 300 employees for their long-term service, highlighting the crucial role of experienced staff in healthcare quality and patient outcomes. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ STHS McAllen and STHS Edinburg were awarded the 2025 Women’s Choice Award for America's Best Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care, placing them in the top 7% of US hospitals for breast care services. Rio Grande Guardian
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The 16th annual Valley-wide fitness challenge aims to foster community and healthy lifestyles through discounted classes, prizes, and weight loss incentives. KRGV
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43rd Annual David Chavana 10K Run/Walk
The 43rd Annual David Chavana 10K Run/Walk at Richard R Flores Stadium features a main 10K run and additional events, making it the largest race in the RGV.
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