Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KRGVCares Closet concluded its campaign by raising $25,555 to fill toy closets at Driscoll Children's Hospital + South Texas Health System Children's. Donations will help bring comfort to hospitalized children in the area. KRGV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Harva is building its AI-native operating system for perishables trade and raised $113M for its new venture. The company is hiring in-person staff in South Texas (with accommodations in hacker houses by the beach) while serving live customers in the Rio Grande Valley. Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Bend College and South Texas College signed a 2+2 Transfer Agreement today that creates a seamless path for students to start at Coastal Bend and transfer to South Texas College for a bachelor's degree, expanding local higher education opportunities. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Edinburg CISD canceled its May 16 board meeting after receiving news of a former board member’s death and will hold a special closed session on May 20 at 6 p.m. to address employee contract renewals (including terminations and probationary reviews). The Edinburg Advocate
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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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Ouroboros: Re-Imagining Mexican Dance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — UTRGV Performing Arts Complex — Ticket info available — Experience a transformative fusion of traditional and contemporary Mexican dance styles.
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