Good Day
Edinburg
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation and Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library are hosting a Community Job Fair on Thursday, April 16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the library so more than 37 employers can connect with job seekers for careers in healthcare, education and retail + other sectors. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting for So Faded Barber & Beauty Lounge at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, at 4414 S. Raul Longoria Rd., Suite H. The new locally owned shop will offer barbering and beauty services for men & women. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting for CopyPlus at 3 p.m. tomorrow at 4500 N. 10th St. in McAllen to mark 20 years of service; community members are welcome to join the celebration. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg Economic Development Corporation is hosting an informational session on Thursday, Apr. 9 at 9 a.m. at the EDC Training Room (617 W. University Drive) to explain its Façade and Lot Improvement Program that helps small businesses boost exterior upgrades; applications will be available on site until Apr. 23. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Emmitt Smith will serve as keynote at the Business Playbook Conference on April 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance — the event, hosted by the Chamber and Economic Development Corporation, opened early ticket access for members on April 1. The Edinburg Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV professor Hudson DeYoe is studying South Bay’s flushing rate after SpaceX’s wastewater permit (pending TCEQ review) could affect seagrass vital for local fishing. Texas Parks and Wildlife may fund the study as environmental groups monitor potential nutrient impacts. MyRGV.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Channel 5 News is partnering with H-E-B & South Texas Health System to offer free glucose screenings and diabetes education throughout April in the Rio Grande Valley. H-E-B pharmacist Mario Solis demonstrated the quick, pain-free process to help raise awareness. KRGV
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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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Incarnate Word Cardinals vs UTRGV Vaqueros Men's Baseball
6:30-9:30 p.m. — UTRGV Baseball Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting baseball showdown between the UTRGV Vaqueros and the Incarnate Word Cardinals.
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