Good morning, Edinburg.

Last Friday a fire destroyed a family home in Alamo, forcing the occupants—including two young children—to escape through a window and leaving them without essential belongings—residents are now urged to donate and help rebuild their life.

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2025—2026 Leadership Edinburg program that trains community leaders and is hosting a recruitment mixer on July 31 at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Edinburg.

The nine-month program starts with an overnight retreat in September and holds monthly sessions on the third Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.—applications are due by August 8.

Zoho, a global technology company, is planning to develop manufacturing facilities on a 1,050-acre campus north of Edinburg and will soon build additional buildings for related production.

It is also redeveloping the Echo Hotel with new office suites — a project expected to create hundreds of local jobs.

A McAllen man, Narciso Dominguez the Third, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for mailing cocaine—he admitted sending over 200 pounds daily after police arrested him last May when they found 95 pounds in his car—.

Mario Reyna, executive director of RioPlex and coordinator of the Prosperity Task Force, explains that industry clusters bring together skilled workers, education, and infrastructure—helping local businesses and a new automotive cluster compete in global markets.

Operation Slowdown begins today as TxDOT and law enforcement join forces to reduce speed-related fatalities by strictly enforcing speed limits—drivers who break the law will receive tickets.

The campaign runs through August 3 and calls on everyone to drive safely.

Gerardo Lozano was sworn in as Edinburg’s Place 4 council member on Wednesday after a judge and appeals court upheld his voter fraud lawsuit against former seat holder David White—Lozano said he felt relieved and vowed to work hard for the city.

STC appointed Interim Dean Margo Vargas-Ayala to the STJDA board on July 16 to boost support for children with diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley—60 Vocational Nursing students are working at Camp Freedom to provide care and gain hands-on experience with monitoring medications and daily activities.

Drs. Subram and Elizabeth Krishnan announced the creation of the first endowed chair in orthopedic surgery at UTRGV School of Medicine today to support emerging doctors—drawing on over 40 years of service.

UT-RGV president Dr. Guy Bailey said the initiative builds on the couple’s earlier contribution through the Sujata G. Krishnan Endowed Chair in Neurosciences.

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.

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.

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.

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.