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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg will host a family-friendly block party with a free screening of Wicked on Sunday, July 14 at Bicentennial Park starting at 6 p.m.+ The event will offer free hot dogs, popcorn, games and prizes and let families meet police and firefighters as part of National Night Out. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and CB3 Consultants are collecting donations to help families in Kerr County affected by the July 4 floods. Items like nonperishable food, hygiene products, baby essentials, tools, flashlights, batteries, cleaning supplies and pet products can be dropped off daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CB3 Consultants Equipment and Hauling at 506 W. University Dr.—monetary gifts may be sent to the Kerrville Area Rebuilding and Recovery Fund and the drive continues until Friday, July 11. The Edinburg Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Progreso School Board President Francisco “Frank” Alanis was sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison on Tuesday for his role in a cocaine smuggling scheme—he pleaded guilty to providing financial support while denying a larger management role. KURV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg will host Tools and Talent, a skilled trades job fair at the Edinburg Activity Center at 123 Mark S. Peña Dr. on August 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, organized with Workforce Solutions and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, will let job seekers in welding, HVAC, construction and manufacturing connect with employers — boosting local workforce links. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Edcouch and Elsa, hundreds of residents will soon receive letters to update their addresses—this step is needed so emergency services can respond accurately to 911 calls. Sergio Castro of AIM GIS Solutions explained that changes to the 911 database, county appraisal records, and postal records will fix the current addressing issues. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Texas Health System will host a free webinar on UV safety Tuesday, July 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on its Facebook page so local residents can learn how to protect their skin and lower their risk of skin cancer—providing simple steps to stay safe under the sun. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Today, the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department announced that the Operation Border Health event scheduled for July 21–25 will be canceled due to funding cuts and staffing challenges—county clinics and in-house programs will continue to offer essential health services. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ DHR Health and the Valley Athletic Trainers Association will host the free 3rd Annual Texas Emergency Athletic Management Seminar on July 24 and 25 at the Edinburg Conference Center of Renaissance at 118 Paseo Del Prado. The event — intended for athletic trainers, nurses, physicians, and EMS personnel — will feature expert presentations and hands-on skills labs focused on emergency athletic medicine. Rio Grande Guardian
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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WWE Supershow 2025
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Bert Ogden Arena — Check website for price — Experience an action-packed evening of thrilling wrestling entertainment.
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Randall King Concert
7 p.m. — The Citrus Live — Check website for pricing — Experience the harmony of classic country with West Texas singer-songwriter Randall King.
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Spicy & Fancy 5k Run
7-10 a.m. — Edinburg Municipal Park — Registration fees apply — Choose your team, Spicy or Fancy, and enjoy a fun-filled run.
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