Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
Good morning, Edinburg.
Edinburg Municipal Court will host a free car seat checkup and giveaway on Sept.
25 at 6 p.m. at 100 E. Freddy Gonzalez Drive—parents must register by appointment and bring a child and vehicle to receive guidance from certified technicians on proper installation and current safety standards.
Tania Chavez Camacho, leader of LUPE, updated on the group’s work after hosting a meeting with community groups and Janet Murguía of UnidosUS—she voiced concern over ICE raids in immigrant communities and stressed support for low-income families in the Rio Grande Valley.
Timothy Leos was arrested Tuesday morning after threatening to shoot up the South Texas Behavioral Center in Edinburg—police said he made the threat because his girlfriend was a current patient and a DPS helicopter helped track him to his vehicle near Stewart Road and State Highway 107 in rural Mission.
Governor Greg Abbott will use an executive order to regulate products containing THC—setting a 21-year age limit to keep gas station gummies from minors.
He clashed with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who wanted a complete ban, and undercut the proposed regulations in two special sessions.
REALTORS® & Friends 5K Run
7:30-11:00 a.m. — Edinburg Municipal Park — Entry fee required — Run for a cause and help fund educational scholarships for local graduating seniors.
PAD Awareness 5K
7:30-10 a.m. — Edinburg Municipal Park — Check registration for fees — Participate in a 5K run to raise awareness for Peripheral Arterial Disease during PAD Awareness Month.
Linux Fundamentals Training Class
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Operation Shield — Call for pricing — Gain hands-on experience with essential Linux skills in this comprehensive training program.
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