Good Day
Edinburg
Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg's Citizens Police Academy begins accepting applications for its fall session starting September 17th to offer residents insight into police operations. FOX RGV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 17-year-old Nikki Rowe High School football player, Adan De La Cruz, died from severe head and back injuries after slipping and falling at a back-to-school party, leading to the arrest of three people for furnishing alcohol to minors. KURV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo County arrests a father and son for providing alcohol to minors, highlighting strict legal repercussions to deter such actions. FOX RGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The UTRGV Edinburg CISD Collegiate High School offers Edinburg students a seamless and cost-free transition from high school to college, with on-site UTRGV professors for various programs. KRGV
- ➤ U.S. Senator Ted Cruz highlights a research collaboration between UTRGV and Los Alamos National Laboratory, underlining its significance for national security. KRGV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rio Grande Valley is tackling severe water shortages through its first symposium, exploring solutions like reverse osmosis and conservation amidst declining water levels and insufficient contributions from Mexico. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg discusses the State Highway 68 Project, which aims to connect US 281/I-69C to US 83/I-2 via a 22-mile four-lane non-toll highway, enhancing connectivity and economic development, with construction expected to start by late 2026. MyRGV.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ San Perlita ISD cancels classes due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, highlighting the importance of vaccines amidst rising numbers in the Rio Grande Valley. KRGV
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UTRGV Night at Tsunami Sushi
Experience a vibrant evening of community spirit and special sushi creations at Tsunami Sushi, featuring discounts for UTRGV students and staff, themed food, and family-friendly fun.
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Hands-On ArcGIS Field Maps Training for Construction and Infrastructure Management
Learn to effectively utilize ArcGIS Field Maps for enhancing construction inspections and managing critical infrastructure data.
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You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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