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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family, friends, and law enforcement gathered at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Mission last week to say goodbye to Border Patrol Agent Alejandro De Luna, who died in a crash on his way to work in McAllen. Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Chief Gloria Chavez honored his service — showing that he was loved and remembered by the community. FOX RGV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Edinburg City Council approved a new parking ordinance on April 16 that limits parking near the courthouse to two hours to help small businesses get more customer access. City staff said police will enforce the rule—planners are looking into installing parking meters as a long-term solution. The Edinburg Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jose Roberto Botello jumped from Queen Isabella Causeway on Monday when officers tried to stop his car and he appeared in court in South Padre Island yesterday—he now faces charges for evading arrest and failure to identify and has active warrants in Hidalgo County for robbery, deadly conduct and illegal gun possession with a bond set at 35 thousand dollars. KURV
- ➤ On April 11 and April 12, CBP agents seized over $1.2 million in cocaine at three South Texas bridges, finding 10 bundles in a silver Chevrolet sedan at Pharr International Bridge, 9 bundles in a Ford sedan during a secondary inspection at Hidalgo International Bridge, and 20 bundles in another vehicle—cases that have been referred to Homeland Security Investigations. FOX RGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four international students from UTRGV filed a federal lawsuit in Brownsville against the Department of Homeland Security and ICE officials after their visas were revoked — they seek to have the terminations undone. MyRGV.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV football will play its first-ever spring game today at 6 p.m. at Brownsville Veterans Memorial Stadium—ending a five-week, 15-practice Spring Ball schedule. Tickets are free but sold out as the team shows its progress in a game that splits players into Orange and White squads. MyRGV.com
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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