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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 14-year-old incoming freshman at Vanguard Academy was detained for making a threat—police said she had previously been held on June 23 for allegedly bringing a knife to Barrientes Middle School and the investigation remains ongoing. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Progreso's former mayor, Jerry Alanis, pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges and admitted to a conspiracy that shipped cocaine from Progreso to Houston, and he was sentenced to 46 months in prison — he must report to prison by August 22. KURV
- ➤ Softball coach Joel Gonzalez was arrested in McAllen on assault charges after reportedly pushing a female umpire during a Saturday game in the Protect Our Nation’s Youth International Softball League + video shows the umpire falling after an on-field confrontation and the league has banned him from coaching. KURV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg has hosted free, hands-on adult programs since July 23 and will continue with sessions like DIY Birds on The Pier and Colorful Meadow through July 31 at 2 p.m. — all materials are provided with no registration required at 1906 S. Closner Blvd. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Valley Metro is planning a microtransit service that will offer door-to-door rides in rural areas of the RGV on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.—the agency will visit small cities and ask for about $7,000 each as local funding to meet the federal match requirement. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Jesuit Priest Brian Strassburger of San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church in Brownsville said he saw a broken immigration court process when he witnessed an asylum seeker named Carlos quickly removed in a Harlingen hearing. He works with Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries that helps migrants in shelters along the border receive basic humanitarian aid and support for their faith. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DHR Health Women’s Hospital celebrated reaching 150,000 births yesterday when a mother delivered its milestone baby — a ceremony that honored patients, staff and physicians. A hospital statement noted that families have trusted the facility since it opened 17 years ago — reflecting its long-standing service in our community. KURV
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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