Good morning, Edinburg.

Pirate’s Cove and the Municipal Pool have holiday hours this Fourth of July weekend: regular Friday hours, Saturday open 1 to 5 p.m., and Sunday sessions from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8:45 p.m. The cash-only facility charges $3 for ages 7-54 + $2 for kids and seniors.

Quinta Mazatlán and Valley Land Fund have announced a free Southern Exposures Youth Nature Photo Contest inviting kids and teens to capture South Texas nature, with photo entries due by July 31 and an awards ceremony with a live Birds of Prey presentation on Aug.

13 at Quinta Mazatlán (McAllen).

Local leader Augusto Contreras unveiled plans to launch the RGV Fine Arts Conservatory in Pharr to offer dual-enrollment arts pathways for high school students—he expects partnerships with UTSA and PSJA ISD to boost the region’s cultural and economic growth.

South Texas College received a $75K grant from the Metallica Scholars Initiative to fund scholarships for Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics Technology students, supporting local workforce training efforts.

After candidate Gisela Saenz turned down the role, the Edinburg school board voted Wednesday to appoint Chief of Finance and Operations Adel Felix as interim superintendent.

Felix has served with the district since 2023 and worked previously in McAllen.

On Monday, June 29, 2026, UTRGV’s CHAPS program presented its Ancient Landscapes of South Texas lesson at San Juan Memorial Library, engaging students with local rocks, fossils and career ideas in geology and anthropology.

The program also offers TEKS-aligned curricula and a traveling exhibit for schools and libraries.

South Texas Health System urges residents to follow firework safety tips before Fourth of July celebrations begin tomorrow, advising the use of authorized sellers, lighting fireworks in open areas, and keeping water nearby (to avoid burns and injuries).

Local entomologist Molly Keck from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service advises using essential oil candles and torches plus removing stagnant water to reduce mosquitoes at Fourth of July backyard celebrations tomorrow, adding that Mosquito Dunks in ponds and bird baths can block larvae growth and protect pets and wildlife.

Edinburg will host Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks tomorrow at Ebony Hills Course — an all-day event featuring BBQ contests, tribute music acts, car shows, boxing, kids activities, and fireworks to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

The Edinburg 9-10U Red baseball team earned the Section 4 title and will advance to the State Championship tournament in Abilene.

Parks and Recreation will host a community send-off Monday, July 6 at 10 a.m. at the Activity Center (123 Mark S. Pena Dr.)

UTRGV Football season tickets sold out for the second year in a row when the university sold over 7,600 passes.

A new single-game ticket purchase process will roll out later this summer with the team set to play its first home game against UT-Permian Basin on Aug. 29.

Alegria 2026 - Summer Show

7:30-9:00 p.m. — UTRGV Performing Arts Complex — Cost details not specified — Experience the vibrant beauty of traditional Mexican dance and music in a dazzling summer show.

Grupo Frontera – Triste Pero Bien C*bron Tour

7:00 – 9:30 PM — Bert Ogden Arena — Tickets available — Experience live music from Grupo Frontera in Edinburg, Texas.

Grupo Frontera Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of vibrant music with Grupo Frontera's live performance.

Barak Concert at Bert Ogden Arena

7 p.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Ticket availability varies — Experience the vibrant performance of Barak in Edinburg.