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Search and explore our complete collection of articles covering Edinburg city government, Hidalgo County politics, the Texas Legislature, and the leaders shaping the Rio Grande Valley. From legislative updates and exclusive insights to profiles of key South Texas figures, this is your resource for the stories behind the decisions affecting our community.
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City pledges $126,000 in bid to secure additional $719,000 from Federal Transportation Administration for downtown bus trolleys, Edinburg EDC announces
Featured: $719,000 in federal funding is being requested by the City of Edinburg, through Valley Metro, for two electric (battery-powered) bus trolleys – similar in design to this vehicle operated by Laguna Beach Transit in California – that would serve Edinburg’s downtown area and increase business and commerce for dozens of retail shops, restaurants, and offices […]
Edinburg’s December 2014 unemployment rate drops below five percent, best monthly showing in almost seven years, Edinburg EDC announces
First-ever UTPA legislative internship program, set in motion by Rep. Canales, now underway at Texas Capitol for the 84th regular session
UT-RGV students would get to vote on school athletics nickname, which would be its worldwide image, under legislation filed by Rep. Canales
Edinburg’s retail economy in November 2014 up 6.69 percent over November 2013 – best improvement rate among Valley’s largest cities
Panama Unit scandal sparks legislation by Rep. Canales
Construction in Edinburg and UT-Pan American during past two years is approaching $376 million, reports EEDC
Construction begins in Edinburg on first new $54 million building for University of Texas medical school
Plan approved by UT System regents to ask Legislature to authorize $42.5 million in tuition revenue bonds for $50 million Interdisciplinary Engineering and Academic Studies Building at Edinburg campus of UT-Rio Grande Valley
Speaker Straus accepts requests from Rep. Canales, EEDC, for joint legislative hearing on impact of Mexican energy reform on Valley and Texas economies
Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, created by legislation filed by Sen. Hinojosa, is dedicated to honor fallen heroes from that war
President Obama posthumously bestows Medal of Honor to World War II hero Pedro Cano of Edinburg
