Good Day
Edinburg
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visit SPI is hosting Café y Pan Dulce – a morning social where local businesses enjoy coffee and pan dulce and connect with Chamber investors – on Thursday, March 19 at 8:30 a.m. at EBC at the District801 in McAllen. Rio Grande Guardian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Digital strategists advise local businesses to conduct website structural audits as poor internal linking and unclear navigation can lower online visibility; improved organization may help Edinburg firms boost local rankings (a fix that addresses both technical and user experience issues). Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library (1906 S. Closner Blvd) is hosting spring break programs for children and teens with films, storytimes and craft workshops running from March 14 through March 20; today's events include a World Down Syndrome Day program at 6 p.m. and a teen session at 2 p.m. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is set to host a four-part Career Ready Series starting March 18 at 2 p.m. at its location on S. Closner Blvd that will offer workshops on resume writing, interview techniques, professional appearance, and workplace skills ahead of a community job fair. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Local professionals will soon attend a Lunch & Learn session on social media management at a local venue where experts explain how to boost revenue using influencers + ads and analytics. The event was announced Monday, Mar. 16. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Los Fresnos student Anirudh Roy won the 38th annual regional spelling bee at Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance on Saturday. The 12-year-old from Resaca Middle School will represent the Rio Grande Valley at the National Spelling Bee in May. KURV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Transportation reminds drivers on Expressway 83 to secure belongings to avoid citations and prevent hazards + protect road crews, noting that unsecured items can lead to costly cleanup in Hidalgo and Cameron counties. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DHR Health is urging Edinburg residents to get screened for colorectal cancer during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; guidelines recommend routine screening starting at age 45 since early detection boosts survival. Call (956) 362-3636 to schedule your appointment at 5520 Leonardo Da Vinci Dr. Suite 100. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ South Texas College student Andrea Flores was inspired by her son's hospital crisis and is just weeks away from becoming a licensed respiratory therapist; she plans to help families facing similar challenges. The Edinburg Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg Parks and Recreation will host the 5th Annual Dirty Duathlon on April 11 at Doolittle Nature Park at 7:30 a.m. The race features a 1.5-mile run, 3-mile bike ride & 1.5-mile run, and participants must register online with fees of $20 for individuals or $30 for relay teams. The Edinburg Advocate
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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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