Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gerardo Gonzalez has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2021 murder of Salvador Sanchez in Edinburg. KRGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trucha RGV, a multimedia platform, elevates local artists and citizen journalists in the Rio Grande Valley, focusing on community empowerment and self-representation since 2021. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce initiates a two-day membership campaign to reach up to 1000 members in celebration of its 100th anniversary, underscoring its role in local economic development. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg native and former city attorney Omar Ochoa has declared his candidacy for the November 2025 mayoral election in Edinburg, following Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr.'s decision not to seek reelection due to a health issue. MyRGV.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ STHS Children's is hosting a free online seminar to educate parents on the prevention and management of diabetes in children, addressing its rising prevalence. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Dr. Francisco Javier Sesatty, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, joins DHR Health to enhance patient recovery in the Rio Grande Valley. Rio Grande Guardian
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Time’s almost up. Amazon’s Prime Day sale wraps up today, July 11, at midnight. These are the deepest discounts we’re adding to our cart before they’re gone tomorrow: $60 off the AncestryDNA Test Kit, 50% off this Wi-Fi range extender, and $150 off the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. The Buy
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire features popular monster trucks and celebrates Bigfoot's birthday at Bert Ogden Arena.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire Show
Experience the exciting Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire event featuring impressive monster truck performances and stunts in Edinburg, Texas.
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5th Annual 'Hometown of Heroes' Half-Marathon
The City of Edinburg is hosting the 5th annual 'Hometown of Heroes' Half-Marathon, promising an exciting community event.
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