Good Day
Edinburg
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local resident Jonah Goldberg, who has family in Israel, expressed concern after missiles struck near Jerusalem over the weekend and killed at least nine people — Temple Emanuel in McAllen has increased patrols and security partnerships to safeguard its congregation. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mario Reyna of the Prosperity Task Force envisions uniting economic data from the McAllen, Edinburg, Mission area, Brownsville, Harlingen area, and Northern Tamaulipas to show a larger market that will attract more investment, jobs + federal funding in the coming years. Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg CISD Collegiate High is accepting enrollment applications for incoming ninth and 10th grade students for the 2026-27 school year. The deadline to submit applications is March 13. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ NADBank and The Trust for the Americas launched the Skills for Sustainability initiative with a workshop on March 3 at the Rio Grande Valley Partnership offices; South Texas College will train residents in wastewater and heavy equipment operations (mirroring the El Paso pilot) to fill local water sector jobs. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Edinburg CISD will hold open house events in March to let families tour campuses and meet teachers. High schools are set for Monday, March 9, middle schools for Tuesday, March 10, and elementary schools for Thursday, March 12 + all events run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg CISD trustees will meet Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. to review school security audit findings for South Middle School, Truman Elementary, and Flores-Zapata Elementary — a discussion set during their regular board meeting. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Military Highway Water Supply Corporation lifted its boil water notice on Thursday morning for customers in Villa Nueva, San Pedro, El Ranchito, La Paloma, and Los Indios after addressing a power failure; lab tests confirmed safe water on March 5. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pharr Public Health Department launched the Pharr ONE breast milk donation site yesterday — Mothers’ Milk Bank of Austin covers all donor screening costs as the milk will support needy infants in local and state hospitals. KURV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic two-story home near South Closner Boulevard and Canal Street is being renovated by Carlos Garza to house his engineering firm and potential rental units. Garza (who bought the property in May 2025) is clearing the building and updating its plumbing and wiring for long-term use. KRGV
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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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