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Thursday, December 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Edinburg Police Department ranked 9th in a national competition for their effective community engagement through the National Night Out program.  The Edinburg Advocate
  • The City of Edinburg reschedules the Miracle on McIntyre event for Dec. 12, featuring a tree lighting, holiday market, and the Night of Lights Parade to celebrate the season with the community.  The Edinburg Advocate
  • The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is hosting an event on December 12, 2024, to celebrate achievements in economic self-sufficiency among local residents through its Access to Success Program.  The Edinburg Advocate
  • South Texas Health Systems is hosting its annual Children's Christmas Posada in Edinburg, featuring festive activities and an opportunity for photos with Santa, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.  KRGV
  • The Edinburg Police Department will host its annual Blue Santa Toy Giveaway, offering 3,500 toys and festive activities at the Promenade Park Amphitheater on December 13, 2024.  The Edinburg Advocate

CRIME NEWS

  • Jury begins deliberations in the trial of William Garcia, accused in the 2021 drive-by shooting death of a 6-year-old girl in Mission, Texas.  MyRGV.com

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle will hold a special mass at midnight Thursday to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, complete with live musical performances and a livestream available on the basilica's website.  KRGV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • South Texas College and Foster Angels of South Texas have partnered to support aged-out foster students with resources and care baskets to aid their educational journey.  The Edinburg Advocate

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Edinburg Fire Department has upgraded its emergency response capabilities by acquiring six state-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras, funded by a $28,575 grant from the Homeland Security Grant Program.  The Edinburg Advocate

EVENTS

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  • A Grinchmas 5K Event

    A Grinchmas 5K is a running event featuring a 5K race and a special category for children 10 years old and under.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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