Good Day
Edinburg
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is now accepting applications for its Access to Success program, aiming to assist eligible residents in overcoming poverty by improving employment prospects through tuition and professional training support. KURV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Hidalgo County judge reduced the $3.5 million bond for Kristian Valenzuela, a suspect in the 2023 murder of Editza Gomez, to $105,000. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Triangle Railroad Holding Company is leading initiatives to introduce light rail to the Rio Grande Valley and will discuss these plans at the 2025 Rio Grande Valley International Rail Conference. Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Edinburg CISD Police Department is enhancing safety by deploying more officers to enforce laws against drivers who pass stopped school buses, funded by a $95,000 grant. KRGV
- ➤ The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees approved new hires for several school positions and elected to hire additional legal representation for unspecified reasons. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback for the I-69 Connector project, aimed at reducing congestion and aiding evacuation by creating a new 25-mile route between I-69 Central and I-69 East. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Hidalgo County property owners must pay their taxes by January 31, 2025, to avoid penalties, with extended office hours provided for convenience. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ H-E-B donated $1 million to Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley for advanced medical equipment, enhancing care for children in the region. 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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3rd Anniversary Celebration of STX Markets
This event celebrates the third anniversary of STX Markets with local vendors, exclusive sushi, and family-friendly activities.
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Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
Experience the excitement of the Harlem Globetrotters as they showcase their unique blend of basketball skills, trick shots, and entertaining challenges during their 2025 World Tour in Edinburg, TX.
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Vaquero Boots & BBQ Celebration
The UTRGV Student Union presents the annual Vaquero Boots & BBQ event featuring live music, dancing, and complimentary food for UTRGV students during Homecoming festivities.
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