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Edinburg's library wins a $46,000 mental health grant

Plus, a foster and adoption info event Saturday at UTRGV and free turkeys for teachers.

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Edinburg's library wins a $46,000 grant to boost mental health support

Edinburg is one of 13 libraries sharing the grant money

$46,000
for Edinburg's library over two years
13
Texas public library systems receiving funding
$598,000
awarded to libraries statewide

Source: Texas Border Business

If you use the , expect more than books. The picked Edinburg as one of 13 Texas public library systems for its Libraries Supporting Community Mental Health initiative.

“This grant from the Hogg Foundation allows us to proactively build out dedicated mental health programming, connect residents to critical local resources, and provide a welcoming space where community members can find the support and connections they need to thrive.”

Letty Leija, Director of Library & Cultural Arts for the City of Edinburg
  • Goal: bolster mental health resources and deepen existing partnerships
  • New: connections that support local residents
  • Staff join a statewide learning community run by the Hogg Foundation

2 yearslength of the grant term for Edinburg's library

Library staff will also join a statewide learning community to exchange strategies and resources with peer libraries across Texas.

Source: Texas Border Business

Rick Ybarra, a senior program officer at the foundation, said libraries are "trusted, low-barrier institutions." ValleyCentral reports the foundation is donating nearly $600,000 to libraries across the state.

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Foster and adopt

If you're thinking about fostering or adopting, Buckner Children and Family Services of the Rio Grande Valley will hold an informative event Sat., Nov. 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the UTRGV Ballroom, 1201 W. University Drive in Edinburg. hosts it. KRGV

Turkeys

Teachers can pick up a turkey Nov. 21 at the Bert Ogden Fiesta Nissan dealership in Edinburg as part of DTM Realty's 10th annual Turkeys for Teachers. The company is giving away 1,200 turkeys, plus cash prizes and raffles. ValleyCentral.com

Turkeys for Teachers visits three dealerships this month

  1. Nov. 7Turkey giveaway at Bert Ogden Ford in Lyford, 10 a.m. to noon
  2. Nov. 14Turkey giveaway at Bert Ogden Toyota in Harlingen, 10 a.m. to noon
  3. Nov. 21Turkey giveaway at Bert Ogden Fiesta Nissan in Edinburg, 10 a.m. to noon

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Alamo library

The Sgt. Fernando De La Rosa Memorial Library in Alamo will soon offer free mental health workshops, including yoga and art classes. Library director Joe Tamez said the need stems from stress after the March 2025 floods. KRGV

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Yaqui Animal Rescue's third annual Tails of Hope Gala, a Día de los Muertos-inspired evening called Recuérdame, runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fri., Nov. 20, at Mission Event Center. KRGV

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Friday night in Edinburg has a serenade on the schedule. Pedro Garcia, El Gran Mariachi, brings traditional mariachi and Regional Mexican music to Citrus Live Theatre on Fri., Nov. 6, with special guest performances. The tagline is "La Música Nos Une." Sing along, softly or not.

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Edinburg's library wins a $46,000 mental health grant

Plus, a foster and adoption info event Saturday at UTRGV and free turkeys for teachers.

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  1. Edinburg's library gets $46,000 for mental health programs
  2. Foster and adoption info event is Sat., Nov. 7 at UTRGV
  3. Teachers can grab a turkey in Edinburg on Nov. 21
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