Good Day
Edinburg
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and Edinburg CISD will break ground on Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. for Southeast Park at 4483 E. Canton Rd. (behind Betts and Esparza Elementary Schools). The park will feature a splash pad, trails, an inclusive playground, and sports courts for southeast families. The Edinburg Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Division and Conceptos Dance Ensemble will present the Rio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center (315 W. McIntyre St.), featuring traditional and contemporary dance presentations. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ The second Walking Southern Roads to Freedom will begin Friday, Feb. 27 in Alamo and span three days (24 miles total), visiting sites in Hidalgo and ending with walkers crossing into Reynosa on March 1. A kickoff concert is planned for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Garden Park in McAllen. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg Rotary Club will host Bayou Brewfest 2026 on Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. at the Courtyard Promenade (featuring live music, craft beer, raffle prizes, and Cajun food) to raise funds for local and international service projects. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maximiliano Rodriguez, 17, is protecting the digital future for local businesses at South Texas College’s new Cybersecurity Clinic funded by a $467,000 grant+ he and 11 fellow students are getting ready to launch training sessions once local organizations sign on. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg CISD conducted an intruder audit on 33 campuses on Wednesday and found that some doors did not lock properly because vendors left them open or required keypad modifications (three campuses had minor locking issues). School police said regular door checks and armed officers keep campuses secure. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg Police Department will graduate eight cadets from its inaugural academy class tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at 415 W. University Drive — the cadets completed months of training in patrol procedures, crisis intervention, and community policing under local supervision. The Edinburg Advocate
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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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Citrus Break Comedy Show: Mike Winfield
7 p.m.-1 a.m. — The Citrus Live — Ticket prices vary — Laugh out loud with Mike Winfield and experience VIP options for a memorable night.
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