Good morning, Edinburg.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Palomazo Norteno

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Bert Ogden Arena — Check website for price — Experience the vibrant sounds of Latin music at this lively event.

WWE Supershow 2025

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Bert Ogden Arena — Check website for price — Experience an action-packed evening of thrilling wrestling entertainment.