Good morning, Edinburg.

Gerardo Alanis, Progreso's former mayor, was sentenced to nearly four years in prison—he pleaded guilty to a drug trafficking conspiracy involving over 11 pounds of cocaine while his brother received a 12.5-year term.

Arturo Omar Lopez Jr., 17, was charged Thursday for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he shot a teen girl in the abdomen inside a vehicle on the 6200 block of Adventure Avenue at about 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday—she received treatment for a non-life-threatening injury and investigators expect further arrests.

School districts in the Rio Grande Valley are finalizing budgets for the upcoming school year as lawmakers approved an extra $8.5 billion for school funding and teachers are set to receive raises ranging from $2,500 to $8,000.

A special session on July 21 addressed state mandates and a voucher program planned for 2026 to 2027 + changes in state testing to better support local classrooms.

Tejano singer Bobby Pulido from Edinburg has formed an exploratory committee to evaluate a run for Congress against Rep. Monica De La Cruz.

He plans to host ranch hall events beginning in August—where music and policy will mix—and will decide his campaign future by year’s end.

Former city council member Juan Tomas Garcia has filed paperwork to run for Edinburg mayor—he served as councilman and mayor pro-tem between 2019 and 2023.

He joins former Mayor Richard Molina and attorney Omar Ochoa in the race to replace Mayor Ramiro Garza, who said he will not run for re-election.

STHS Edinburg earned the Get With The Guidelines—Stroke Silver Plus Award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for its commitment to using research-backed treatments to care for stroke patients.

The award confirms that the hospital’s team follows strict protocols to help reduce complications and aid recovery in our community.

DHR Health Women’s Hospital celebrated its 150,000th delivery on Thursday as Jessica Garza, who labored for 14 hours, expressed gratitude for the staff—marking a milestone for the region’s only designated Level IV Maternal Facility.

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.