Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
Good morning, Edinburg.
🏘️ Community
The late Edinburg Fire Chief Shawn Snider was honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Maryland over the weekend.
He joined the fire department in 1991, became chief in 1999, and led the team throughout his battle with cancer.
💼 Business
Mission's 5x5 Brewing Co. returns next week through a partnership with L&F Distributors; its core craft beers including Los Vaqueros will be available in stores, bars and restaurants in the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, El Paso and Austin.
🏥 Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and South Texas Health System Behavioral urges residents to break silence and seek help + it offers resources like the 988 Crisis Lifeline.
Interim CEO Brenda Ivory stresses open talk and timely care to boost community well-being.
May is Stroke Awareness Month and local health experts urge residents to look for signs like face drooping, arm weakness and slurred speech; they advise calling 9-1-1 immediately to get emergency treatment.
A DHR Health Talks podcast today in Edinburg features Dr. Lisa Chapa explaining early breast cancer detection along with treatment options at the local Breast Center of Excellence+ highlighting how genetics, lifestyle, and new techniques guide patient care.
🎉 Edinburg Events
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Freddy Gonzalez Legacy Run 5K
7:30 a.m. — Edinburg Municipal Park — $25 for 5K, $10 for 1K — Celebrate community spirit while honoring a local hero in this inspiring run.
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