Good Day EdinburgSubscribe — it’s free

69°Partly cloudyHigh 86° · Low 68°

  1. 6 a.m.69°
  2. Noon83°
  3. 6 p.m.80°
  4. Midnight70°

6:43 a.m. 5:48 p.m.

Forecasted byThe Weather Channel

See this week
  1. 6 a.m.69°
  2. Noon83°
  3. 6 p.m.80°
  4. Midnight70°
  1. Today86°68°
  2. Thu91°72°
  3. Fri80°67°
  4. Sat79°64°
  5. Sun69°58°

6:43 a.m. 5:48 p.m.

See full forecast

Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

UTRGV lands $2.2 million to fight screwworm with drones

Plus, Hidalgo County's early voting turnout and a mental health podcast that premieres Friday.

The Good Day Edinburg team2 stories9 sources4 min read

ResearchTop story

UTRGV gets a $2.2 million federal award to test drones against the New World screwworm

The award is big, and the project is built to last two years

$2.2 million
USDA award to UTRGV
2 years
the project is set to last
$50 million+
De La Cruz says she has brought to Hidalgo County

Source: KRGV

If you raise livestock in the Valley, pay attention to this one. has received a $2.2 million award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop and test drones against the , and U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz presented the check Monday at the Edinburg Campus.

Assistant Professor Sarah Maestas said traditional surveillance means examining animal wounds for larvae and using traps for adult flies, which is especially hard with wildlife. The findings could help agencies target trapping, monitoring and sterile fly releases more effectively.

  • Award: through USDA's New World Screwworm Grand Challenge
  • Timing: surveys expected to start by next spring
  • Tools: thermal imaging, machine learning and drone imagery
  • Drones may also release sterile flies and deliver animal treatments

The stakes are real. ValleyCentral reports the USDA lists nine active screwworm cases in Texas as of Nov. 3, and the July calf case in Starr County is now inactive.

9active screwworm cases in Texas as of Nov. 3

ValleyCentral reports 91 cases have been reported across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona since the outbreak.

Source: ValleyCentral.com

Elections

Hidalgo County had more than 162,000 early in-person voters before Election Day

If you voted in Hidalgo County, you had company. The county elections department said more than 162,000 people voted early in person, nearly 3,000 more than in the 2024 presidential election and about 63,000 more than in the 2022 midterm.

162,000+early in-person voters in Hidalgo County

Lark Community Center, and the Elections Annex Building each topped 14,000.

Source: KRGV

Elections Administrator Hilda Salinas told ValleyCentral the county added voting machines, supplies and poll workers at its busiest sites to move lines along. Any registered county voter could use any of the polling sites. Final results weren't in the reports we had this morning.

  • Polling sites: 69, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday
  • March primaries: results came nearly two hours after polls closed
  • Posting rule: no results until every polling site has closed

Hidalgo County's polls were open 12 hours on Election Day

All 69 Hidalgo County polling sites, Tuesday, Nov. 3

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open at all 69 sites
Line rule
In line by 7 p.m. can vote
March primary
Results nearly 2 hours late

Sources: ValleyCentral.com, KRGV

View as table
WhenWhat
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open at all 69 sites
Line ruleIn line by 7 p.m. can vote
March primaryResults nearly 2 hours late

Asked

Tap an answer to see how Edinburg answered.

Asked

When do you usually vote?

Be the first to answer.

Sponsored

Apparel

5 women’s sweaters, cardigans, and fall tops under $35

Presented by The Buy

Sponsored

Fall is in full swing. Make sure your wardrobe is equipped for the get-togethers, cozy days, and special occasions ahead with five tops + cardigans you can grab for an instant look.

  • Asymmetrical bell sleeve top | $9.99 while sale lasts | Rib-stretch fabric and a boat neck make this a feminine, flirty top perfect for date night.
  • Merino blend scoop neck | $23.19 while sale lasts | Top-rated, this lightweight merino wool blend is easy to throw on and goes with everything.
  • Chunky popcorn cardigan | $34.98 while sale lasts | You’ll reach for this cozy, chunky knit every time there’s a chill in the air.
  • Open front cardigan coat | $32.99 | Go for a pop of yellow or classic navy, grey, or black in this warm winter knit that turns jeans and a tee into an instant outfit.
  • Pleated cardigan | $28.99 | This open-front knit made from 100% soft viscose has extra flair with a pleated bottom hem.

More worth The Buy

News Notes

Podcast

The Hidalgo County Mental Health Coalition will launch "Mind If We Talk?", a video podcast that spotlights local nonprofits providing mental health services. It premieres Fri., Nov. 6, and coalition chair Roxanne Ramírez-Cisneros hosts. The Edinburg Advocate

Fostering

Buckner Children and Family Services of the Rio Grande Valley will host an informative event on fostering and adopting on Sat., Nov. 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The agency facilitated 73 domestic adoptions in Texas during the 2025 fiscal year. KRGV

Volleyball

IDEA Edinburg, 24-10 with a 14-match winning streak, faced George West (13-20) in a Class 3A Division II area playoff at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bishop High School. The winner advances to face Blanco or Poth in the Region IV semifinals. SouthTexasNews.com

IDEA Edinburg brought the better record to the area playoff

24Wins13
10Losses20

Source: SouthTexasNews.com

Home

Two home kitchen upgrades under $24 while sales last: super-absorbent dish towels that come in an eight-pack and include a hanging loop, and a water-absorbing stone sponge holder that’s minimalist, compact, and keeps counters and sponges dry with natural diatomite stone.

Trending

Your wardrobe is begging for these two fall footwear essentials on sale for a limited time: a sturdy, versatile chelsea boot in your choice of faux leather or suede, and the perfect home moccasin that will keep your feet cozy against cold floors all winter.

Quoted

"The biggest breakthrough in decades." That's what experts are calling the innovative Horizon IX hearing device. Two standout features that caught our eye: dual processors for sharper speech + a small, nearly invisible design for all-day comfort. Try the technology for yourself with a 45-day, no-risk trial and experience effortless clarity.

Content marked with an * is advertising.

Asked

Tap an answer to see how Edinburg answered.

Asked

What's your plan for Friday night, Nov. 6?

Be the first to answer.

Today’s puzzles

A new puzzle in each one every morning, played right here.

All 13 games

Quoted

You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.

— Jack London

Things to Do

Things to Do

Edinburg, TX

Wednesday, Nov. 4

See every Edinburg eventFeature your event

Jobs

Jobs

Submit your Job listing

Do you know just the role for our readers? Share it on our Jobs board.

Around the Block

Around the Block

Powered by Nextdoor

Recommendations

Does anyone know who fabricates metal, wood burning medium-size bbq pits in Edinburg, McAllen or nearby.

“I do not want a thin or flimsy one. Please contact me @ 432.940.0807. I do not want to pay an arm & a leg either for one.”

— A neighbor, Doolittle Rd

1 like · 22 comments

View post

The Wrap

Closner Boulevard has a nickname, the “Boulevard of Heroes,” and on Saturday, Nov. 7, it earns it. The City of Edinburg's Veterans Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. at Richard R. Flores Stadium and ends at Closner and Kuhn Street. In the afternoon, you can head to the Promenade Park Amphitheater (201 W. McIntyre Street) for live entertainment. Wave a flag.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Polls open at 7 a.m., and the Edinburg Cares drive needs you

Read yesterday’s edition

The Good Day Edinburg teamEdinburg’s daily newsletter

How did we do today, Edinburg?

Tap a face. It takes under a minute.

Not for meLoved it

That’s your morning, Edinburg.

Send it to someone in Edinburg who’d want it.

ShareEmailFacebookX
Every source in this edition9 links · 6 outlets
  1. The Weather Channelweather.com
  2. KRGVkrgv.com
  3. ValleyCentral.comvalleycentral.com
  4. ValleyCentral.comvalleycentral.com
  5. KRGVkrgv.com
  6. The Edinburg Advocatetheedinburgadvocate.com
  7. KRGVkrgv.com
  8. SouthTexasNews.comsouthtexasnews.com
  9. Edinburg events calendargooddayedinburg.com

Past issues

  1. Tues., Nov. 3Polls open at 7 a.m., and the Edinburg Cares drive needs you
Every edition

Free every morning

Get Good Day Edinburg in your inbox.

The news, the things to do, the jobs and the weather of Edinburg, in five minutes, every morning by 8 a.m.

Free forever · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime

Good Day Edinburgto me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

UTRGV lands $2.2 million to fight screwworm with drones

Plus, Hidalgo County's early voting turnout and a mental health podcast that premieres Friday.

The TLDR

  1. UTRGV gets $2.2 million to fight screwworm with drones
  2. Hidalgo County had 162,000+ early in-person voters
  3. New mental health podcast premieres Fri., Nov. 6
Read this edition

More stories this week

From Good Day Edinburg’s other editions

All the news
CommunityEdinburg Cares Food Drive is asking for canned food and volunteers to fill 1,000 basketsIf you've got canned goods to spare, Edinburg wants them. The city's Parks and Recreation Department, with Edinburg CISD and H-E-B, will give 1,000 turkeys and 1,000 food baskets to pre-selected families, and the 16th annual Edinburg Cares Food Drive is asking for canned foods, microwavable items and volunteers.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Edinburg

From ValleyCentral.com, KRGV and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

More local news

  1. ValleyCentral.com2 hours ago

    Mission mayoral race headed to runoff

    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mission mayoral race appears to be headed to a runoff after neither of the six candidates received more than 50% of the vote, according to unofficial election results from Hidalgo County. Attorney Rick Salinas leads with 7,477 votes, followed by incumbent Norie Gonzalez Garza with 5,233 votes. Ruben Plata trailed

    Also reported byKRGV

  2. ValleyCentral.com3 hours ago

    UTRGV awarded $2.2M grant for New World screwworm research

    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Monica De La Cruz visited the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg campus on Monday to present a grant to fight against the New World screwworm. De La Cruz presented the $2.2 million federal grant on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to UTRGV for screwworm research. The federal

    Also reported byKRGV

  3. Telemundo McAllen (40)8 hours ago

    Demócrata Vicente González sería virtual ganador por el Distrito 34 de Texas

    El congresista demócrata aparece al frente del conteo de votos frente al republicano Eric Flores.

  4. Telemundo Dallas (39)10 hours ago

    Greg Abbott declara a Gina Hinojosa como ganadora para la gobernación de Texas

    Contienda histórica. Si gana el incumbente, lograría su cuarto mandato; si triunfa Hinojosa, se convertiría en la primera mujer latina en ocupar el cargo.

  5. Telemundo McAllen (40)11 hours ago

    Conozca que otras importantes contiendas se están llevando a cabo en la región

    Juez del Condado Starr, Willacy. Y la contienda para alcaldía para la ciudad de Mission, Progreso, Los Fresnos y La Isla del Padre Sur.

  6. ValleyCentral.com11 hours ago

    De La Cruz concedes, Bobby Pulido declared winner in District 15 race

    5:03 p.m. : Sandra Sanchez reports from Edinburg. 5 p.m.: Marco Ramirez reports from McAllen, where Monica De La Cruz is set to have her Election Night watch party. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The race for Texas’ 15th Congressional District, which spans from the U.S.-Mexico border to areas northeast of San Antonio, is one the