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Edinburg
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities opened an investigation after a minor was injured at Friday’s Texas Cook’Em event in Edinburg—immediate medical care was given as city officials and the pyrotechnic company worked with the Chamber of Commerce. KURV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza said he was at McAllen International Airport Monday morning when a gunman fired near the Border Patrol Annex—federal agents returned fire to kill suspect Ryan Louis Mosqueda and the airport was locked down until flights resumed around 10:40 a.m. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr counties can enroll in a free welding certification program offered by Region One ESC’s Division of Leadership & Community Impact that provides hands-on training and industry credentials — seating is limited and only those with valid work authorization and a high school diploma or GED qualify. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg opened registration yesterday for free ACE classes that offer creative and fitness programs to residents. The courses include visual arts like watercolor and printmaking — along with music, folklorico, flamenco, Pilates, and Zumba, all offered at no cost. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Seventy-five-year-old Justice of the Peace Bobby Contreras died at his home in Alamo on Friday after nearly 25 years of service — county officials including Judge Richard Cortez and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez praised his integrity, wisdom, and compassion. KURV
- ➤ Edinburg officials announced that council member David White will not extend his appeal after a June 30 ruling confirmed that Gerardo 'Gerry' Lozano won the November 2023 election for Place 4; Lozano will be sworn in as councilman on July 16 at 6 p.m.—the move ends a long legal dispute. The Edinburg Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Texas Health System in Edinburg welcomed its first Independence Day baby when Little Ricardo Mateo was delivered on July 4 at 3:15 p.m.—he weighed 8 lbs, 5 oz and measured 22 inches, arriving ahead of schedule to mark the holiday. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Cameron County Public Health canceled Operation Border Health, scheduled for July 21st through July 25th at Los Fresnos High School, due to funding issues (staffing cuts also played a role). The department expects to resume the event next year. KRGV
TRAVEL NEWS
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