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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Edinburg Police Department will host Movies With a Cop outdoor screenings on June 20 for Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King and on June 27 for Moana 2 at the North Pavilion of Edinburg Municipal Park starting at 8 p.m., inviting families to bring blankets, lawn chairs + snacks to enjoy the free events. The Edinburg Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are seeking help to locate Alejandro Guerra, a 38-year-old sex offender last seen in Donna — he has distinctive arm tattoos that may aid in identifying him. FOX RGV
- ➤ A South Texas real estate agent, Sergio Efrain Zamora, Junior, was indicted on federal wire fraud charges for allegedly selling houses by forging paperwork and signatures — he pled not guilty during his court appearance on Wednesday — and he faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. KURV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Daniel P. King returned to Pharr on May 13 to deliver the keynote address at the Pharr EDC Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Regency Hall, where 50 students from six local schools received a $2,000 scholarship each—he shared how his own school shyness shaped his journey. Rio Grande Guardian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Texas officials plan to find new water sources as the Rio Grande runs dry and the growing population puts pressure on water supplies. County leaders and developers in McAllen, Edinburg, and nearby areas will boost groundwater, recycled water and stormwater projects—hoping to balance municipal needs with agricultural demand. KRGV
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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