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Edinburg
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NADBank has received 21 proposals from Rio Grande Valley irrigation districts for canal lining and pipe conversion projects, requesting $225 million from its new Water Resiliency Fund. Proposals will be reviewed with initial results in April-May (details pending) as Sen. Juan Hinojosa urged districts to improve canals. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host the Edinburg Community Health Fair on Saturday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m. Vendors will provide free health screenings and information (1906 S. Closner Blvd) with no registration required. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Two Argentinian pediatric urologists join Driscoll Children’s Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley today, expanding child healthcare services. Dr. Sebastian Tobia-Gonzalez and Dr. Juan Pablo Corbetta bring international expertise that will boost pediatric research and improve treatment for local children. MyRGV.com
- ➤ Methodist Healthcare Ministries recently hosted four Blue Zones Ignite Community Keynote Events in McAllen — Edinburg — Mission — and Pharr, where civic leaders met to assess if the region should join the initiative to make healthy choices more accessible. Rio Grande Guardian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Alamia Baseball Classic kicks off today and runs through March 7 with a varsity boys baseball tournament hosted by Edinburg CISD Athletics at four local school campuses — Edinburg High, Edinburg North, Economedes, and Edinburg Vela High — with $10 day passes and $20 tournament passes available. The Edinburg Advocate
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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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Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders at UTRGV Vaqueros Men's Baseball
1-4 p.m. — UTRGV Baseball Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling college baseball showdown between local rivals.
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