Good morning, Edinburg.

On Saturday, Aug. 22, hundreds of anglers gathered at Jim’s Pier and the Laguna Madre in South Padre Island for the 20th annual Fishing for Hope Tournament—which raised funds for Hope Family Health Center supporting uninsured residents since 2006.

The event generated nearly $5 million and marked a major milestone.

Valley filmmakers shot a scene for the narco horror short film 'El Jardin' on Friday, Aug.

21 at the boarded-up Historic Mercedes Hotel in Mercedes. The production, featuring Rio Valley natives, plans private screenings and a local debut before entering film festivals later this year (updates expected).

Rio Grande Valley native Maddi Gonzalez has illustrated published graphic novels, including adaptations of Goosebumps titles for Scholastic and an original fantasy book called Tiffany's Griffon.

She said the Valley inspires her work — and she plans to create more independent projects soon.

UTRGV announced that its new Doctor of Optometry program will open in Fall 2027 with tuition and fees approved and a $41.3 million investment allocated for renovating its academic and clinical facilities (instructional spaces will be ready by July 2027).

On Aug. 25, the Edinburg CISD board approved a three-year contract for incoming superintendent Dr. Angela Dominguez at a $335K base salary and set a lower tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year.

The vote was 4-3 amid concerns about a budget deficit.

Officials testified at Weslaco City Hall on Monday about the Delta Region Water Management Project, which will treat five million gallons per day to supply potable water for 20,000 residents.

The project builds on $14.6 million in local funds (plus $15 million in state support) and includes new reservoir development.

Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority holds a meeting Thursday evening at Rio Hondo Civic Center to discuss a new route that would connect Interstate 69E and U.S. Highway 77 to General Brant Road.

The planned Outer Parkway will eventually offer a more direct path between Edinburg and South Padre Island.

Dr. Jose Cruz at DHR Health Oncology Institute in Edinburg explains the three main types of skin cancer and offers prevention tips, including using sunscreen (SPF 30 to 50), scheduling outdoor work before 10 a.m., and wearing protective clothing to reduce UV exposure.

After a quick sale of limited single-game tickets, UTRGV sold out its season-opening football game against UT-Permian Basin, marking the eighth consecutive home sellout; the game will be played on Saturday.