Good Day
Edinburg
Thursday, May 1st, 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 Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents are invited to join the 2025 Trash Bash on Saturday, May 3 at Fountain Park starting at 8:30 a.m.—volunteers will meet at 1210 E. Kuhn St and work together to clean local streets and parks. The event, hosted by the City of Edinburg Department of Solid Waste Management, provides supplies for all ages. The Edinburg Advocate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg EDC’s FLIP Program won a 2025 Economic Development Organization Award from Business Facilities magazine on April 30 for its work improving business facades, signs, parking lots, and accessibility. The program invested $400,000 in 2024 to help 37 local businesses—an honor that shows its role in strengthening Edinburg’s economy. The Edinburg Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Longoria Middle School is set to host Noche De Fiesta Mexicana on May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LMS Patio—families and community members will enjoy live performances by the school’s Conjunto group, mariachi musicians, and folklórico dancers celebrating local cultural heritage. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas lawmakers praised a new water deal brokered by USDA and the State Department to send water from Mexico to border communities; the agreement directs an immediate release into the Amistad Dam reservoir and monthly flows into the Amistad and Falcon dam reservoirs—Senator Cornyn and Congresswoman De La Cruz credited officials for upholding a 1944 treaty. KURV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Edinburg Parks and Rec Department will host Senior De Mayo on Friday, May 2 at the Jose Nieto and Consuelo Alfaro Robledo Center—also known as El Tule—from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering free food, games, arts and crafts, and group exercises for residents aged 50 and older. The event aims to promote wellness and community connection among Edinburg’s seniors. The Edinburg Advocate
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.
-
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!
-
5th Annual Lotería 5K Run
7:30-10:00 a.m. — Edinburg Municipal Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Lotería with a spirited 5K run featuring unique medals.
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
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
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