Good Day
Edinburg
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg secured a state grant to upgrade Memorial Park at 1212 E. Sprague St. The project will add dual-use tennis courts, a special all-inclusive basketball court, ADA-compliant sidewalks, benches, native landscaping and solar lighting to boost safety and accessibility while following Texas Parks and Wildlife guidelines. The Edinburg Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg High School hosted a Navy Week outreach event where students used a virtual reality simulator to experience Navy pilot training and take part in fitness challenges. Navy officials & over 100 sailors visited the school, and more events will occur across the Rio Grande Valley. KRGV
- ➤ The Edinburg CISD board met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 to revisit its Community Advisory Committee and address personnel and legal matters in closed session, covering proposed hires for social workers and an academic counselor along with updates on visitor protocols and enrollment figures. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Teacher Jyssania González-Zamora from Norma Linda Trevino Elementary School was nominated for the national LifeChanger of the Year award recognizing her dedication to student success; winners will be announced in early 2026 (the nomination was submitted anonymously). The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo and Pharr officials will start repaving McColl Road today from Dicker Road to Military Highway as part of a $600,000 joint project aimed at repairing flood damage and easing growing traffic. Hidalgo will supply materials while Pharr crews perform the work. 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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SBA Boots to Business Reboot - Edinburg
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center — Free entry — Explore essential business ownership skills tailored for veterans and their families.
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Lunar New Year Festival
10 AM – 5 PM — International Museum of Art & Science — Tickets required — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with vibrant culture, food, and performances.
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