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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ San Carlos will host the 26th Annual Kite Fun Fly Festival on March 22 at the San Carlos Endowment Center at 107 North Sunflower in Edinburg. The festival will feature kite flying from 8 to 10 a.m. and family activities until noon—free kites will be provided and local partners support the event. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ More than 5,000 AEP customers in Edinburg remain without power as over 17,000 outages were reported Wednesday morning because of a transmission outage. The city warned drivers to treat intersections with faulty traffic signals as four-way stops. KRGV
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Edinburg is preparing for Bayou Brewfest as it celebrates 100 years, and the event will be held on Saturday, March 29 at Promenade Park Amphitheater on 201 West McIntyre Street. Funds raised will support student scholarships and community service projects—Rotary Club President-Elect Manuel Cantu said local residents can expect a memorable celebration—with tickets available soon. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ McAllen police arrested 40-year-old Roberto Ramirez Gutierrez and 39-year-old Rosbel De la Fuente Hernandez after detecting gambling activity on the 600 block of South 23rd Street on Tuesday—each was charged with possession of a gambling device, keeping a gambling place, and gambling promotion with bonds set at $9,000. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today at 12:00 noon, the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and UT-RGV’s Center for Border Economic Studies will host a webinar titled 'Trade Wars on the Horizon: What Could Happen Next?' featuring economists Salvador Contreras, Maroula Khraiche, and Jean-Baptiste Tondji with discussion led by Cynthia Sakulenzki. Meanwhile, the McAllen Chamber and Economic Development Corporation have launched a survey on the new 25% tariffs—early responses indicate these measures could force some local business costs, such as housing, to rise. Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teach for America RGV received $100,000 for its Building Teacher Training Pathway Program from RSTEF — a nonprofit that supports postsecondary education and workforce development — at its recent 2025 Awards Ceremony. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ South Texas College Foundation received $125,000 from RSTEF for its Promise Programs—this grant was announced at the 2025 Awards Ceremony held at the Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport. Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 19th the Edinburg City Council advanced plans for a downtown parking garage by approving a $6.2 million budget limit and beginning negotiations with Broadus Construction. Council members noted they could move to another firm if costs exceeded the limit—ensuring flexibility in the design-build process—while final design approval remains pending. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ In San Juan on March 19, U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins held a news conference to announce $280 million in relief funds for South Texas farmers struggling with a worsening water crisis, rising costs and worker shortages following a roundtable at Schuster Farms. MyRGV.com
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Midland Concert
3 PM — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the blend of traditional sound and style from the acclaimed country trio Midland.
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Labubu and Sonny Angel Spring Market
5-9 p.m. — Tsunami Sushi — Free entry — Explore a whimsical market with adorable collectibles, cute vendors, and tasty snacks.
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