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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Texas Health System Edinburg will host a celebration on July 17 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in its main lobby at 1102 W. Trenton Rd to mark 10 years of its robotic surgery program+ the event will honor the surgeons and operating room staff who advanced minimally invasive care. Rio Grande Guardian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and its partners including the UTRGV Career Center, ENACTUS Student Organization, Vantage Bank, and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation launched a Micro-Internship Program yesterday to link small businesses with college interns for short-term project work at no cost. Businesses must fill out an interest survey by July 20 to help match their needs with student skills. The Edinburg Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV Ballet Folklórico presents Alegría to celebrate its 55th anniversary with a single night performance today at 7:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg — featuring new dance sections from Tamaulipas and Jalisco and offering tickets at $15 with discounts for students, seniors and children. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV received $25,000 from the national Think, Learn, Create initiative after youth leaders presented their project to Mayor Pro Tem Jason De Leon on July 11+ they will travel to Washington, D.C. for the upcoming Summit for America’s Youth. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Small Business Administration announced that homeowners, business owners, and nonprofits in Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr counties can apply for physical damage loans to repair property damage from severe storms and flooding in late March. Loan applications will be accepted until July 22. KURV
- ➤ Edinburg Economic Development Corporation named Jeffrey Salcedo Cantú its new international development business manager—he joined two months ago with work experience at Televisa, KRGV-TV Channel 5, and a digital marketing firm in Reynosa. He said he will use the city’s quality-of-life factors, academic strengths, agriculture, and key highway routes to connect Mexican investors with local businesses. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ City of Edinburg crews will start mosquito spraying as weather allows — using sprays only when wind speeds fall below 10 mph — to reduce mosquito populations and lower the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. Residents are encouraged to report problem areas using 311 and remove standing water from flowerpots, birdbaths, and gutters. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Bert Ogden Subaru and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society donated comfort blankets to cancer patients at DHR Health in Edinburg on Friday—continuing a 10-year tradition of support during treatment. KRGV
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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5th Annual City of Edinburg Triathlon
7:30-10:00 a.m. — City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department — Registration fees vary — Compete in a challenging triathlon with medals for all finishers.
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