Good Day
Edinburg
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Texas College will launch its new Associate of Applied Science in Artificial Intelligence in fall to prepare students for IT, healthcare and manufacturing. Faculty are finalizing the curriculum with local industry input and exploring tech-company partnerships for certification integration. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteer fire departments from Elsa, Edcouch, La Villa, and Monte Alto will launch an Automatic Aid system to boost response times to fire and medical calls in the Delta Area as details are still being finalized. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Methodist Healthcare Ministries is partnering with Blue Zones to launch a readiness assessment and will hold four free events on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 at Mission Event Center, McAllen Convention Center, Pharr One Center, and Edinburg Municipal Auditorium — a step toward boosting local health outcomes. Rio Grande Guardian
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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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Texas Southern Tigers vs. UTRGV Vaqueros Baseball
6:30-9:30 p.m. — UTRGV Baseball Stadium — Tickets vary — Watch the UTRGV Vaqueros take on the Texas Southern Tigers in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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New Orleans Privateers at UTRGV Vaqueros Men's Baseball
6:30-9:30 p.m. — UTRGV Baseball Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college baseball showdown between the Privateers and Vaqueros.
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New Orleans Privateers at UTRGV Vaqueros Men's Baseball
6:30-9:30 p.m. — UTRGV Baseball Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the UTRGV Vaqueros as they take on the New Orleans Privateers in an exciting college baseball matchup.
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Hometown of Heroes Half Marathon
7:45 a.m. — City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department — Half Marathon $50, 10K race $25 — Challenge yourself with a scenic 13.1-mile or 6.2-mile race through Edinburg’s parks.
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