Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
Good morning, Edinburg.
🏘️ Community
The Edinburg Rotary Club will host Bayou Brewfest 2026 at the Courtyard Promenade on Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m., featuring live music, craft beer, raffle prizes, and Cajun cuisine & raising funds for local and international service projects.
💼 Business
RGV Startup Week is set to run from Apr.
24 to May 1 and is co-organized by Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation and UTRGV’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization. The event will offer educational workshops, networking, and pitch competitions to boost local entrepreneurship.
🎓 Education
Texas Southmost College has announced plans to build a Workforce Training Center on South Padre Island adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Station to address local workforce shortages in pipefitting, welding & healthcare jobs.
Officials say the project will offer industry-aligned training for future job seekers.
🏛️ Government
Progreso Police Department will launch a new autism safety registry next month to help officers better identify and support individuals on the spectrum.
Families can register and share key details + officers will receive specialized training and sensory kits to improve emergency response.
State Reps. Romero and Wu opposed a March 18 hearing that revisited the landmark Plyler v.
Doe decision, arguing that questioning children’s public education rights can worsen uncertainty for local schools — they urged the committee to uphold constitutional protections.
Starting April 1, new SNAP restrictions will bar purchases of sweetened beverages and candy to promote healthier choices after Gov. Abbott signed Senate Bill 379, and retailers will update systems + train staff to comply with the new rules.
On Tuesday, Governor Abbott announced a $375K grant from the Texas Workforce Commission at a McAllen graduation ceremony to fund Certified Nurse Aide training in the Rio Grande Valley; over 50 students were recognized for completing their courses.
🎉 Edinburg Events
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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.
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.
Be Like Blippi Tour
2-5 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating world of Blippi Live for an unforgettable family outing.
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