Good Day
Edinburg
Friday, April 25th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Edinburg.
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. MyRGV.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KRGV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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 Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ 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. KURV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KURV
- ➤ 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. MyRGV.com
- ➤ 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. KURV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. MyRGV.com
TRAVEL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Compression packing cubes are a travel game-changer — fit twice as much, stay organized, and avoid suitcase chaos. Perfect for any trip, they keep clothes tidy, save space, and make packing and unpacking a breeze. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Edinburg.
-
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!
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Maximize Space and Stay Organized with Compression Packing Cubes
Don’t overlook compression packing cubes for your next trip — they’re a simple but transformative travel essential. Designed to compress clothing and maximize space, these cubes help you fit twice as much into your suitcase without the bulk.
Beyond just saving space, compression packing cubes keep your luggage neat and organized. Group your outfits by day or category, separate clean and dirty clothes, or designate cubes for different family members when traveling together. No more rummaging through your suitcase — everything stays in its place, easily accessible when you need it.
Lightweight and durable, these cubes are ideal for carry-ons and checked bags alike. They also help prevent overpacking by limiting how much you can fit in each cube. Once you try them, you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without them.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Edinburg.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Edinburg
Welcome to the Good Day Edinburg, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Edinburg, Texas community. If you like the Good Day Edinburg, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Edinburg.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Edinburg and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Edinburg
A free Edinburg community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayedinburg.com/sitemap