Good morning, Edinburg.

H-E-B at 2700 W. Freddy Gonzalez Drive in Edinburg began major remodeling that will expand the store to nearly 110,000 square feet and add more curbside parking — it will remain open during the work.

The project is estimated at about $33.9 million and will finish early 2027 — officials said updates will be shared as the work continues.

Downtown Edinburg’s Historic Citrus Theater, once the Valley’s favorite movie house, reopens as Citrus Live on May 1 after being renovated by Renee Sanchez Leal and Nick Cantu.

Local documentarian Joshua Kennedy has gathered stories and artifacts to feature in a documentary at the grand opening — tying the town's past with its future.

Edinburg Solid Waste Management will host its annual Road to Recycling Tire Collection event on Saturday, April 26th from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at three sites—Edinburg Landfill, Bicentennial Park and Recycling Center.

Residents with a valid photo ID and matching utility bill may drop off up to 20 tires at each location.

The American Lung Association released its annual 'State of the Air' report and gave Hidalgo and Cameron counties a B for few high ozone days but a failing grade on particle pollution— the report ranked the Brownsville-Harlingen-Raymondville area as 16th worst in the nation for year-round particle pollution.

TxDOT is set to buy land for the proposed State Highway 68—designed to link U.S. 83 and U.S. 281 in Hidalgo County.

Next month the department will hire a company to negotiate the purchase of the land while allowing landowners to counter state offers.

In Pharr on April 24th, local officials and industry leaders met to discuss plans by the Commerce Department to end the trade agreement with Mexican tomato exporters, a move that could drive tomato prices up by 50% and affect over 32,000 jobs.

They warned that ending the agreement and imposing a 20% tariff may raise food costs and strain South Texas families—legislators are now being urged to support measures that keep the deal in place.

On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed SB 23 by a vote of 30 to 1 that would raise the homestead exemption for seniors + people with disabilities from $110,000 to $200,000 if voters approve a constitutional amendment on the November ballot.

Voters will decide in November, and the new limits will take effect if the amendment is approved.

The Edinburg Parks and Rec Center at 315 E.

Mark S. Peña Drive will host the 2025 Amateur Boxing Championships this weekend with over 400 youth boxers aged 8 to 16 from across South Texas competing in hundreds of matches. The three-day event starts today with an opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and runs through Sunday with bouts ending in the afternoon.

50th Class Reunion - EHS CLASS OF 1975

Celebrating our 50th Class Reunion, call Sylvia @ 956/907-6320

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.

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.

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.

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!