Good morning, Edinburg.

Edinburg Cultural Arts is hosting the Missoula Children’s Theatre Red Truck Tour production of Beauty Lou and the Country Beast from Aug.

10-15. Auditions open on Monday, Aug. 10 (3–5 p.m.) at the ACE Center, followed by theatre camp, interactive workshops, and a performance on Saturday, Aug. 15.

The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department announced a four-week Mariachi Guitar class beginning Aug.

12 at the ACE Center on 315 W. McIntyre St. Led by Manuel Lopez, the course has two sessions and will conclude with a live performance while an ACE Membership Program is now available online.

I-LinCP and Harlingen EDC are co-hosting Powering Texas + Regional Growth: Infrastructure + Workforce Exchange, a luncheon that will highlight trends in infrastructure, workforce, and public-private partnerships to support Texas’ future growth.

Leaders from various sectors will share their insights at the forum.

South Texas College's Police Academy in Pharr, Mid-Valley and Starr County achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the TCOLE exam on July 30, 2026 as 37 cadets earned Texas peace officer licenses after the program's expansion across the Rio Grande Valley.

Edinburg Economic Development Corporation hosted the Tools + Talent: Skilled Trades Job Fair at the Edinburg Activity Center, where South Texas Vocational Technical Institute’s admissions representative Viridiana Treviño said the event boosted opportunities for skilled job seekers.

Matthew Castillo, an 18-year-old Weslaco East graduate, began studying cybersecurity at South Texas College through the STC Valley Promise program, which covered his tuition & fees and eased his transition.

He credited the support with building his confidence for a future in cybersecurity.

In Cause Inc., a local nonprofit, is hosting a back-to-school shopping spree for 15 Hidalgo County Precinct 2 students in grades 5 through 11, with applications closing Sunday + selected families receiving notification on Monday ahead of the Aug.

8 event.