Thursday, March 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in the Valley participate in Ash Wednesday services at Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, discussing personal sacrifices and improvements for Lent. KRGV
- ➤ The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library introduces Dusty's Knitters Club in Edinburg, TX, offering knitting sessions throughout March for all skill levels. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg will organize the 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half Marathon and 10K Run on March 9, 2025, to honor local heroes and encourage community health. The Edinburg Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Texas state police sergeant was arrested for possession of child pornography after his wife discovered a hard drive with illicit images. KURV
- ➤ A 50-year-old man from Hidalgo was arrested for unlicensed dentistry, charged with performing harmful dental procedures on three women. MyRGV.com
- ➤ A Mercedes man received 10 years probation for aggravated robbery in a 2019 home invasion, with the murder charge for his brother's death dismissed as part of a plea deal. MyRGV.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg to host its 12th annual FridaFest, celebrating creativity, wellness, womanhood, and art with performances, art exhibits, and a Selena tribute band. MyRGV.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marlene Rodriguez from LiftFund, Inc., discussed innovation and entrepreneurship at UTRGV, aiming to inspire future entrepreneurs. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DHR Health organizes a 'Walk With A Doc' event in Edinburg to enhance awareness and encourage early screening for colorectal cancer during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. KRGV
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Atlas Maior Live Performance
8-10:30 p.m. — The Gremlin — Tickets vary — Experience the unique sounds of Atlas Maior combining diverse musical traditions in their RGV debut.
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