Good Day
Edinburg
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died after a three-vehicle crash in Hidalgo when a vehicle going south on McColl collided with two others—causing one to roll over—and first responders arrived around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday while police continued investigating the incident. KURV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The ECISD Board of Trustees approved new appointments for vacant administrative and leadership roles during a closed meeting last night—making hires including a Financial Aid Officer, Social Worker, Migrant Coordinator, Head Soccer Coach, Counselor, Curriculum Assistant, Principal, and Director of Facilities, while also terminating three at-will employees. The board will decide on two pending positions at the next meeting. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the Board Room at 411 N. 8th Ave. to discuss its proposed 2025-26 budget and a new tax rate of $0.8617 per $100 that will lower the average homeowner’s tax by nearly $189—this change comes as appraised property values increased compared to last year. The Edinburg Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg City Council voted tonight to keep the tax rate at $0.63 for the new fiscal year—October 1 to September 30—to cover rising costs and fund pay raises for police and fire fighters. The measure passed unanimously and a public hearing is set for Sept. 16. The Edinburg Advocate
- ➤ Edinburg PD has launched its first drone first responder program in the Valley to help emergency crews get real-time aerial footage from drones stationed on buildings — with federal support from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Asset Forfeiture Program — to boost public safety. FOX RGV
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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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Gloves and Glory Event
6:30-9:30 a.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Starts at $149 — Experience the unforgettable Gloves and Glory at Edinburg's premier venue.
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The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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