Thursday, February 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gerardo Gonzalez was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of Salvador Sanchez, whose body was discovered in a car trunk in Edinburg. FOX RGV
- ➤ Marcos Diego Dominguez, a 20-year-old from Edinburg, was charged with evading arrest, reckless driving, and DWI after a high-speed chase that injured an elderly couple. FOX RGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg, Texas, will celebrate Black History Month with an Author Reception on Feb 13, 2025, featuring local authors and a donation to the Juneteenth Committee. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg faces challenges constructing a new downtown parking garage, with budget cuts reducing available funds to $6.2 million, leading to uncertainty around the project's final design and capacity. MyRGV.com
- ➤ The Edinburg Municipal Court is offering an Amnesty Program from Feb. 17 to March 31, 2025, allowing residents to settle outstanding fines for Class C misdemeanors, including traffic citations, without extra penalties. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Omar Ochoa, a former Edinburg city attorney with a family history in local government, has announced his candidacy for mayor. KURV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas, marked a significant advancement in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Federico Vallejo completing the 100th procedure using the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system. Rio Grande Guardian
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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