Friday, March 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg firefighters undergo training on extinguishing electric vehicle fires, emphasizing the need for special equipment and proper charging practices. KRGV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ In Edinburg, one home was destroyed and another was heavily damaged in a fire, with one firefighter hospitalized for light burns but in stable condition. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Angela Burton, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Rio Grande Valley district, shared insights on entrepreneurship and innovation with UTRGV's Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization. Rio Grande Guardian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire in La Joya was successfully contained by a multi-agency effort including fire crews from Edinburg, Alton, and DPS, with no reported injuries. FOX RGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT and the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization are conducting travel surveys among residents and businesses to enhance regional transportation planning. The Edinburg Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo County officials encourage up-to-date measles vaccinations amid a rise in Texas cases, though local cases remain stable. KURV
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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