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The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court approved a $445,000 contribution (Oct.

27) to The PossAble Dream Adult High School to expand free diplomas and industry certifications at its Pharr campus, accepted state grants for juvenile and law enforcement programs, and set its next meeting for Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.

Latinx Voces held its second annual Voces Health Summit at the Brownsville Events Center this week, bringing providers, researchers, faculty, and community leaders together to address chronic disease prevention, mental health, emergency preparedness, and rural health equity.

Valley leaders are being urged now to keep jobs by helping retiring small-business owners find buyers, starting with counting at-risk firms, funding owner-readiness workshops, and connecting sellers with local operators, cross-border investors, and SBA lenders (SBA lenders).

Edinburg will hold a Fall Collection on Saturday, Nov.

14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at four drop-off sites; residents must bring ID and a recent utility bill, and the city will accept household trash, bulky items, yard waste, recyclables, and up to four off-rim tires per household.

The City will present a proclamation honoring Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans Wednesday, Nov.

4, at 6 p.m. during the Edinburg City Council meeting at City Hall (415 W. University Dr.), and veterans, families, and community members are invited to attend.

Hidalgo County listed seven job openings last week, including Clerk II ($30,684), Community Resources Specialist ($40,662), Coordinator II, Victims Assistance ($51,222), Judicial Clerk III ($37,650), Maintenance I ($30,684), Probation Officer ($49,731), and TB Registered Nurse ($75,263) (apply at governmentjobs.com/careers/hidalgocountytx).

The City of Edinburg will host its annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov.

7, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. at Richard R. Flores Stadium and ending at Kuhn Street and Closner. Floats will be judged at 8:30 a.m., setup runs from 7 to 9 a.m., entry fees vary, and participants can register by calling 956 388 8224.

The City of Edinburg will host the 4th Annual Stars, Stripes and Sounds concert on Saturday, Nov.

7 at Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St.; doors open at 5 p.m., the show runs until 10 p.m., admission is free, Jay Perez will perform at 8:30 p.m., and there will be local bands, food + drinks.