Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg will host the 5th annual Firecracker 5K on July 4 at the Ebony Golf Course — the run begins at 7:30 a.m. with registration open online and packet pickup available on July 2, July 3, and race day from 6 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ The City of Edinburg opened its splash pads on May 31 to offer free water play from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The pads — located at five parks and managed by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department — do not require reservations. The Edinburg Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Weslaco Police arrested suspect Jose Erlindo Medrano on Sunday after a June 14 chase ended in Donna when his vehicle crashed into a ditch and he fled on foot—he was booked into Hidalgo County jail on a controlled substance charge. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg encourages residents to use its 311 service to report issues like potholes, graffiti, and broken streetlights. The tool provides real-time updates and lets users track progress and submit photos + calls to 956 259 4357 or 956 259 4311 for reports. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Governor Abbott vetoed a bill on Sunday that would have banned THC products, keeping Texas' hemp industry viable. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick criticized the veto—saying it abandoned law enforcement and families—and warned that a special legislative session may be called for further hemp regulation. KURV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza is urging men to take action during Men’s Health Month after he was diagnosed with stage two prostate cancer in January following routine blood work. He is now in remission and says early detection is key to fighting the disease. KRGV
TRAVEL NEWS
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