Good morning, Edinburg.

A 48-year-old man died in a single-vehicle accident in Alamo on FM 495 and Alamo Road when his vehicle struck a pole and he was taken to a local hospital, where he later died—authorities are investigating the incident.

A two-vehicle crash near Alton on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. sent 13 people to a local hospital with minor injuries when a Chevrolet Silverado carrying 11 occupants (including minors headed to a celebration) lost control and struck a Range Rover driven by a woman, and the male driver was later cited (for no driver license, speeding, and not using a child safety seat) and now faces $1,000 in fines and court fees.

The Census Bureau's latest estimates show that eight Rio Grande Valley cities, including Edinburg, grew by over eight percent from 2020 to 2024 — Edinburg’s population increased from 100,316 to 108,733 and it ranks 25th nationally and 10th in Texas among cities with more than 100,000 residents.

State Sen. Juan Hinojosa said he proudly voted for Senate Bill 1, a state budget for the 2026-27 biennium that funds billions for education, tax relief, public safety, infrastructure and more.

The bill, which includes a $10 million upgrade for South Texas International Airport in Edinburg, will take effect on September 1 after Governor Greg Abbott signs it—accompanied by House Bill 500 in a supplemental spending package.

Zinnias, native to Mexico, grow well in our heat when watered at the base and planted in compost enriched soil—local garden centers have several varieties that are resistant to powdery mildew and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

They provide a burst of color for gardens and fresh bouquets.

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.