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Edinburg
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The City of Edinburg said a small Cessna made an emergency landing at South Texas International Airport Saturday morning — all three passengers were evaluated for minor injuries after an engine malfunction. KURV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Dan Diorio, senior state policy director at the Data Center Coalition, said South Texas is positioned to attract data centers because the region offers affordable land and strong energy infrastructure; he explained that upcoming Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 2321 may change co-location arrangements to further strengthen grid reliability and boost economic development. Brownstone Consultants’ Guillermo Aguilar added that recent broadband projects and a resilient energy system prepare the area for growing technological investment. Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Edinburg and its Economic Development Corporation earned clean audit reports with unmodified opinions for the fiscal year ending September 30 from independent auditor Roel Cantu—showing strong financial practices with a $24.5 million reserve in the General Fund and an $11.7 million reserve for EDC. Council members thanked staff at the April 1 meeting for their work on maintaining the city's stable finances. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Two major Hidalgo County flood mitigation projects advanced in the state’s final Flood Infrastructure Fund Prioritization List, paving the way for potential funding this fiscal year. The North Main Drain project—part of the county’s long-term efforts to reduce flood risk in Edinburg and McAllen—is designed to benefit 1,521 structures and lower flood depths by up to 1.7 feet during a 50-year storm event. The Edinburg Advocate
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50th Class Reunion - EHS CLASS OF 1975
Celebrating our 50th Class Reunion, call Sylvia @ 956/907-6320
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Open House Event
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — New Build Property — Free entry — Explore your new dream home featuring an open concept and bonus room perfect for a home office or playroom.
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4th Annual Soar Like an Eagle 5K Run/Walk
7:45-10:00 AM — Edinburg Municipal Park — Entry fee required — Participate in a community 5K to support Scouts' outdoor activities and camps.
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MercyMe Volunteer Opportunity
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Free entry — Help out at the MercyMe Tour and enjoy the music as you volunteer.
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Watermelon Festival & BBQ Cook Off
2-11 p.m. — Alamo Sports Complex — Free entry — Celebrate summer with refreshing watermelon and some of the best BBQ around!
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