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Edinburg
Friday, August 16th, 2024
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg will commemorate first responders with its 4th Annual 9/11 Patriot Day of Remembrance 5K Memorial Run/Walk on September 7, 2024. The Edinburg Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The documentary 'Going Varsity in Mariachi,' showcasing the Mariachi program at Edinburg North High School, is set to premiere on Netflix on August 29. KURV
- ➤ Dolia González, mother of Medal of Honor recipient Freddy González, passed away at 94, after donating over 150 of her son's letters to the Museum of South Texas History. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ The South Texas International Film Festival in Edinburg, Texas, opens registration for its 48-Hour Film Race, challenging filmmakers in four counties to create short films within two days. The Edinburg Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg CISD is providing free backpacks, school supplies, and haircuts at their back-to-school bash to ensure students have a great start to the school year. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Hidalgo County, both political parties are strategizing for the November 2024 election to secure District 15, currently held by the sole Republican, Monica De La Cruz, with Democrat Michelle Vallejo challenging her in a historically Democrat-dominated area. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Texas Health System conducted a trauma care training for healthcare professionals and first responders, focusing on improving care for patients with mental, physical, or emotional trauma, amid rising suicide rates. KRGV
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UTRGV Night at Tsunami Sushi
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