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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting on Colt Lane in Edinburg where 36 year old Matthew Fraustro was shot in the chest and taken to hospital and is now stable—witnesses reported a blue SUV sped away and a search warrant led to a drug arrest at a nearby home. KURV
- ➤ Edinburg deputies arrested a 29-year-old man after a high-speed chase that began when a cell phone was stolen at a drive-thru and ended near U.S. Highway 281—he faces charges of robbery and evading arrest as the investigation continues. FOX RGV
- ➤ Edinburg police arrested 45-year-old Alan Grosso on Sunday for allegedly shooting 36-year-old Matthew Fraustro during a property dispute on the 3300 block of Colt Lane at 8:48 p.m. on Thursday, leaving Fraustro in critical condition. MyRGV.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg invites vendors to join its annual UFO Festival on November 22 at the Promenade Park Amphitheatre—201 W. McIntyre St.—which starts at 5 p.m. and will feature food, crafts and handmade items for UFO enthusiasts, families and visitors. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg police investigator John Olivarez (23 years of service and a former U.S. Marine) died Monday at age 49 after battling lymphoma. KRGV
- ➤ The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for a new board member with applications due by 5 p.m. Aug.15. The selected director will serve a three-year term (Oct 1 to Sept 30) and will support more than 900 local businesses and the Convention (Visitors Bureau). The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ TxDOT reminds drivers to stay alert in active school zones as local school districts in the Rio Grande Valley begin the new year—spokesman Ray Pedraza stressed the need for caution. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Rashmi Chandran of AltaCair Foundation announced Accelerator 2025: The State of Health! scheduled for September 4 at the Harlingen Convention Center from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—the one-day event will explore how factors like transportation, food access and quality healthcare affect community well-being. Community leaders, nonprofits, educators and healthcare workers will join expert panels, roundtables and hands-on sessions to learn about new trends and solutions. Rio Grande Guardian
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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