Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation, with H-E-B, will host Mommy and Me at the Edinburg World Birding Center (714 S. Raul Longoria Rd) on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon with snacks, raffles, music, and a craft activity; a Pilates session from 9 to 10 a.m. is limited to the first 20 participants with an RSVP required. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT is expanding Ware Road from two to six lanes between Monte Cristo Road and Mile 5 Road using state+federal funds to ease traffic and improve drainage; the first phase will finish by December 2029 while lanes remain open. KRGV
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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