Friday, December 13th, 2024
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 64-year-old resident in Edinburg, Texas, received a new mobile home through Hidalgo County's Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program, aimed at improving living conditions for low-to-moderate-income homeowners. The Edinburg Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted 838 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at nearly $7.5 million, concealed in a jicama shipment at Pharr International Bridge. MyRGV.com
- ➤ James Garcia receives a life sentence for his role in the drive-by shooting death of a six-year-old girl in Mission, Texas, with two other men also involved in the case. KURV
- ➤ A multi-agency raid involving local and federal authorities took place in an Edinburg neighborhood, sparking questions and concern among residents. KRGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 3,000 people gather at the San Juan Basilica to celebrate La Virgin de Guadalupe, a tradition dating back to 1531, with masses, performances, and cultural festivities. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Daniel P. King supports the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force's goal to enhance human capital and economic development in Texas. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ State Rep. Armando "Mondo" Martinez has been advocating for 15 years to establish a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley to increase legal services and job opportunities in one of Texas' poorest regions. KRGV
- ➤ South Texas Health System contributed $10,000 to the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen to bolster educational efforts in nursing and allied health, aiming to enhance the healthcare workforce in Rio Grande Valley. Rio Grande Guardian
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A Grinchmas 5K Event
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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