Executive Director Gus García reports favorable independent audit for Edinburg Economic Development Corporation
Featured: Agustín “Gus” García, Jr., Executive Director, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, on Friday, September 25, 2015, participates in a panel discussion during the Inno’2015 Transportation Innovation Conference sponsored by South Texas College at its...
Dual Purpose Narcotics K9 Officer donated to Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office By K9s4COPs of Houston, announces Rep. Terry Canales
Featured: Harris County Sheriff Office Deputy David Thomas is pulled by his German Shepherd Boomer as he walks to his vehicle after a training session on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Houston. Photograph By NICK DE LA TORRE/HOUSTON CHRONICLE Via k9s4cops.org A dual...
Rep. Canales to push for key measures that protect Texans from wrongful convictions, defend women and children from family violence
Featured, from left: David P. Higgerson, director of field operations for the Laredo Field Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, receives a legislative resolution in his honor from Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Photograph...
Annual audit, deliberations for key projects, on agenda for noon session on Tuesday, March 22, by the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation
Featured: City Councilmember Homer Jasso, Jr. in the Council Chamber of Edinburg City Hall on Monday, February 8, 2016, during a joint work session of the Edinburg City Council and the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court on the proposed $150 million Hidalgo County...
Edinburg unemployment rate for January 2016 comes in at 4.8 percent; 2015 annual figure of 5.1 percent best in city since 2007
Featured: Ellie Torres, Secretary/Treasurer for the Board of Directors of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, earlier this year in the Council Chamber of Edinburg City Hall. Photograph By DIEGO REYNA Edinburg’s unemployment rate for January 2016 of 4.8...
Proposed law to prevent Texas governments from keeping secret any expenditure paid for with tax funds will be filed by Rep. Terry Canales
Featured: Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, addressing the Public Affairs Luncheon, sponsored by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. Photograph...
Edinburg gives initial approval to provide a maximum of $30 million – to be spread out over up to 30 years without raising city property tax rate – to help in the construction of $150 million Hidalgo County Courthouse
Featured, from left: Precinct 1 Hidalgo County Commissioner A.C. Cuellar, Jr. of Weslaco; Hidalgo County Judge Ramón García; Mayor Richard García; Councilmember J.R. Betancourt; and Mayor Pro Tem Richard Molina. This image was taken on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in the...
Ismael “Kino” Flores, Jr., son of former longtime Rep. Flores, D-Palmview, appointed as Associate Judge of Title IV-D Master Court 2 in Edinburg
Featured: Edinburg attorney Ismael “Kino” Flores, Jr., the newly-appointed Associate Judge of the Title IV-D Master Court 2 in Hidalgo County, and the Honorable Missy Medary of Corpus Christi, who is Presiding Judge of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region....
Edinburg, Hidalgo County to meet on Tuesday, March 8, to approve $30 million contribution by city towards building $150 million courthouse
Featured, from left: Precinct 4 Hidalgo County Commissioner Joseph Palacios; Hidalgo County Judge Ramón García; Mayor Richard García; and City Councilmember Homer Jasso, Jr. In the background are, from left: Agustín García, Jr., Executive Director, Edinburg Economic...
Edinburg attorney Keno Vásquez secures Democratic Party nomination, and with no GOP opponent, set to become judge of 398th District Court in Hidalgo County on January 1, 2017
Featured, from left: son Alejandro Vásquez; Dr. Celina Vásquez; daughter Andrea Vásquez; presumptive Judge of the 398th District Court Librado “Keno” Vásquez; and daughter Olivia Vásquez. COURTESY PHOTOGRAPH Edinburg attorney Librado “Keno” Vásquez was the only name...
Proposal by U.S. Rep. Mónica De La Cruz, which is delayed in Congress, would create a full-service U.S. veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley
Terrence Howard, an Academy Award-nominated actor, recording artist, and entrepreneur, honored with city proclamation for his surprise visit to Edinburg, reports Mayor Omar Ochoa
Stronger public safety, improved rehabilitation for inmates, $150 million in taxpayer savings, among major improvements to Texas Department of Criminal Justice under milestone state law led by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg
DHR Health’s 2026 Resident and Fellow Graduation Ceremony produces physicians and pharmacists dedicated to providing healing, advanced health care, research, education, excellence, and compassion close to home
Edinburg Cable Network earns 2026 Silver Telly Award for holiday video “The City of Edinburg Catches the Grinch,” reports Mayor Omar Ochoa
Robert Peña, Jr., 58, former state legislative candidate, longtime Edinburg school board trustee, economic development leader, and veteran of Operation Desert Storm, passes away
Rep. Terry Canales being joined by other visionary leaders, business giants, and political trailblazers to serve on Texas Bicentennial Commission
$18 million to $20 million redevelopment of Comfort Inn and MainStay Suites latest evidence of continuing strong commercial construction in Edinburg, Mayor Omar Ochoa announces
From blank canvas to lasting legacy: McAllen’s Nikki Rowe High School celebrates resilient young artists during art contest awards ceremony
Landmark state law led by Sen. Juan Hinojosa and Rep. Terry Canales to bring $160 million biomedical research center to Edinburg, Mayor Omar Ochoa reveals in State of the City Address