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Edinburg
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WWII Navy veteran Albino Bazan Jr. celebrated his 101st birthday Tuesday at DHR Health Cardiac Rehabilitation in Edinburg with family, local officials, and a flag presentation from a U.S. Capitol honor. Edinburg City Councilman Dan Diaz declared Tuesday as Albino Bazan Jr. Day (recognizing his lifetime of service and dedication). MyRGV.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six students from Harmony Science Academy in Brownsville will miss the 2026 VEX Robotics Championship in Missouri due to STAAR testing schedules, disappointing the team and their families. The school said it will plan differently for future events. KRGV
- ➤ Edinburg CISD named Robert Vela High School Defensive Coordinator Sean Landez as interim head football coach after head coach Ernesto (Ernie) Alonzo was suspended on March 26 amid misconduct allegations; the school board discussed his future at a closed session meeting on April 14. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke met new mayor Omar Ochoa today at UTRGV campus during a voter engagement event, urging him not to settle for second best while prioritizing infrastructure upgrades for Edinburg’s growing community (112,000 residents). Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DHR Health urges local men to check for lumps and swelling during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, especially after warm showers, and to call a provider if any changes are found (clinic at 2603 Michelangelo Drive offers further assistance). Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Hidalgo County Commission Pct. 4 Ellie Torres has announced Mental Health First Aid training in Edinburg that teaches adults to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges; the program offers a 7.5-hour in-person session and a blended online option for educators, law enforcement, and first responders. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Eulelia Garza experienced nausea and thirst after using a fake diabetes treatment that promised quick relief from routine medications. Pharmacists warn quick-fix cures are unlicensed (raising risk of harmful interactions), and H-E-B with South Texas Health System offer free screenings this April. 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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