Good Day
Edinburg
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old Edinburg man charged with capital murder was taken back into custody after he missed his April 16 court hearing—his bond was revoked and he now faces charges including aggravated robbery and organized criminal activity while being held without bond. MyRGV.com
- ➤ Elsa police, SWAT and CID executed a coordinated raid that seized over 16 pounds of THC-infused marijuana—along with synthetic drugs, Xanax and cash—and detained three individuals as investigators work to dismantle a suspected drug network. FOX RGV
- ➤ A South Texas doctor, Jorge Zamora Quezada, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison after his conviction for healthcare fraud at his Edinburg clinic in 2020, where he misdiagnosed thousands of patients and collected millions from fraudulent claims—leaving many with serious side effects like strokes, liver damage and debilitating pain. KURV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Edinburg CISD board placed Superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas on unpaid leave for five days after community members raised concerns about a potential gun threat and mold issues in school facilities—leading to calls for stronger security measures. The board will review safety protocols and facility conditions to restore public trust in the district. FOX RGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg is hosting a Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony today at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Auditorium (200 N. 7th Street) to honor 90 military service members lost in past conflicts—American Legion Post 408 will read the names and the Edinburg High School JROTC Honor Guard will present a Battlefield Cross as part of the program, which also marks a moment of silence for Mrs Dolia Gonzalez, mother of Medal of Honor recipient Sgt Alfredo Freddy Gonzalez. The Edinburg Advocate
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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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956 Sports Cards Show
11 a.m.–5 p.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Admission varies — Discover an exciting collection of sports cards, Pokémon cards, memorabilia, and more with celebrity meet and greets.
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