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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested suspect John Anthony Saenz for his involvement in a deadly hit-and-run that killed 36-year-old Juan Nava Hernandez early Friday on South Tenth Street + Saenz was booked into Hidalgo County Jail and later released on a $35,000 bond. KURV
- ➤ Former councilman Jorge Salinas is planning to plead guilty to a federal bribery charge after his lawyer announced the decision last Friday in McAllen—Salinas was indicted on bribery and racketeering charges last year for allegedly accepting bribes for favorable votes during his term and he could face up to ten years in prison with his next court appearance set for next month. KURV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cultural Arts Division is hosting an evening of chamber music at the ACE Center on August 8 at 7 p.m., where local Strings and Winds Quartets and a Piano Trio will perform for a community audience. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with $5 admission and available concessions — the event is sponsored by the Edinburg Arts Foundation. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Border Patrol Sector Chief Gloria Chavez, who led efforts in the Rio Grande Valley since 2022, was fired Friday after a Customs and Border Protection statement implied misconduct — Jason E. Schneider was named acting chief. KURV
- ➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration will open a disaster loan center at the Pharr Development and Research Center on West Dicker Road to help businesses with damage from a severe storm in late March — the center will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. KURV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ STHS Edinburg finished second in a 13—year contest for Most Beautiful Hospitals after a five—week vote—earning 1,009,985 votes and finishing fewer than 60,000 votes behind Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. This marks the hospital’s first time on the top 20 list that honors design and patient comfort. Rio Grande Guardian
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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Edwards Abstract and Title Co. 145th Anniversary BBQ
11 AM – 2 PM — Region One Education Service Center — Free entry — Celebrate 145 years of service with food, entertainment, and community spirit.
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Sul Ross Lobos vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Football
1-4 p.m. — Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling college football matchup as the Sul Ross Lobos face off against the Vaqueros.
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