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Icon of our Community Rubén R. Cárdenas passed away
“No me des nada...ponme en donde hay” This was the motto of Rubén R. Cárdenas who passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019 at the age of 88.
As RGV Population Growth Pace Slows Down, One South Texas County Losing Population
On the surface, the Rio Grande Valley population continues to grow. However, compared to previous decades, the pace of growth appears to be slowing down.
Edinburg Enjoys Record Low Unemployment in April
The Edinburg EDC continues its efforts to "Employ Edinburg" and is partnering with Workforce Solutions and the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce for a Job Fair to be held from 9 am to 1 pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Edinburg Conference Center
Wells Fargo presented a $20,000 grant to Buckner International RGV
On Friday, May 24, 2019 the Wells Fargo Builds program, which provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, presented a $20,000 donation to Buckner International RGV to support build of a home in the lower Rio Grande Valley
Regents Approve Acceptance of Gifted Land
The Regents authorized UTRGV to accept a conditional gift of an approximately 10.5-acre tract of land located near the northwest corner of I-69C and Sioux Road in Pharr, from the City of Pharr for future programmed campus expansion
Community ALERT: Undocumented Alien Escaped from Custody of the Border Patrol Agents
On May 21, 2019, Border Patrol agents reported that an illegal alien had escaped from their custody after being medically cleared at South Texas Health System’s Emergency Room in Edinburg, Texas
Edinburg EDC Partners with South Texas College and the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing to...
The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce that is has partnered with South Texas College (STC) and the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing to provide twelve Edinburg residents with a free 10-hour OSHA training course
City of San Juan Commission Meeting Update May 2019
The Board of Commissioners of the City of San Juan met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights...
Border Patrol and local fire departments work together To treat heat related injuries
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Emergency Medical Technicians (BPA/EMTs) along with the Mission and Weslaco Fire Department are put to the test during the mass migration influx.
Border Patrol K-9 Detects Human Smuggling Attempt
U.S. Border Patrol agents disrupted a smuggling attempt resulting in the apprehension of 33 illegal aliens.






















