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Edinburg
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KRGV kicked off the 43rd annual Tim’s Coats campaign on Monday to collect donations until Wednesday, Dec. 10 so local families can buy new coats during cold weather—neighbors are encouraged to help. Estephanie Rodriguez, a mother of seven, said last year’s gifts kept her children warm and the campaign has raised $13,535 so far. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Skyler Howell, president of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization at UTRGV, said the Rio Grande Valley is planning to boost its economy by attracting high-wage industries and uniting local cities. He explained that a regional compact and new school-to-job programs may keep local talent in the area—offering a path to replace low-wage jobs with better pay—if community leaders act soon. Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ GIS Day 2025 was celebrated at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg where GIS experts and fans learned about innovative projects in the Rio Grande Valley — the event featured talks by Sergio Castro, Ana Rodriguez, and Patrick Gray. Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT has scheduled pavement striping along Highway 107 in Hidalgo County for Thursday and Friday—roadways between FM 907 and Sharp Road will be reduced to one travel lane from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and drivers should allow extra time for delays if weather affects the work. The Edinburg Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mary Ceron has worked in the NICU at South Texas Health System McAllen for over 40 years, caring for more than 1,000 premature babies and helping them go home with their families. The unit grew from 10 to 26 beds — a sign of steady progress — and she uses her personal loss to comfort parents facing hard times. KRGV
- ➤ Family medicine is the backbone of care in the Rio Grande Valley and supports patients from children to older adults. Dr. Naomi D’Acolatse—who has served the community for over twenty years—explains that continuous primary care and preventive services are key to meeting local health challenges. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Dr. Zain Sayeed, a fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon from Harvard Medical School — who sees patients at DHR Health clinics in Edinburg and San Benito — shares expert advice on managing arthritis and joint pain in the latest DHR Health Talks podcast. Rio Grande Guardian
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McAllen Holiday Parade
6:00 – 7:30 PM — McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium — Free entry — Celebrate the festive season with a spectacular parade expected to draw a crowd of 260,000 attendees.
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A Grinchmas 5K
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Edinburg Municipal Park — Entry fee applies — Participate in a festive 5K run supporting local pregnancy resource centers.
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