Good Day
Edinburg
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV has retained the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, reaffirming its strong community ties in the Rio Grande Valley. The university completed a rigorous yearlong review that began in spring 2025 and announced the designation on Monday (valid until 2032). The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg CISD announced a districtwide cancer awareness event, Hope in All Colors, at Richard R. Flores Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 31. The board also discussed forming a community advisory committee and boosting mental health services as enrollment fell by 1,025 since last year. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo County announced over $1 million in HOME-ARP funding for local agencies aiding residents facing housing instability. Eligible organizations must attend a mandatory technical workshop on Jan. 20 at 1:30 p.m. or Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. and submit applications by 3 p.m. on Feb. 13. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Hidalgo County property owners must pay their 2025 property taxes by Feb. 2 to avoid penalties or interest. Payments can be made in person at the Tax Assessor-Collector’s main office (2804 S. Business Hwy. 281) or at county sub-stations, online, or via Lone Star National Bank locations. The Edinburg Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration remains open for Edinburg's 44th Annual All-America City David Chavana 10K Run/Walk, which is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7. Residents can sign up now to join this local event. KRGV
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Valley Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars and Four Hands Concert
8-10 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the epic melodies of Star Wars alongside a stunning four-hand piano concerto in a night of cinematic celebration.
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