Mayor Omar Ochoa Sets Bold Agenda for Edinburg with Zero Tolerance for Corruption
Newly sworn-in Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa delivered his first official remarks on Wednesday evening at the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center, outlining an ambitious vision centered on transparency, accountability, economic growth, infrastructure, and quality of life.
City of Edinburg’s Arbor Day Celebration, Nov. 15th
It’s time to paint Edinburg green! In recognition of Texas Arbor Day, the City of Edinburg invites the community to its tree adoption event this Saturday, November 15, 2025, beginning at 8 a.m. at Promenade Park, located at 202 N. 10th Avenue.
TxDOT Approves Nearly $285 Million for Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects
The Texas Transportation Commission has approved more than $284.8 million for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that will help improve safety, mobility, access and quality of life for people across the state.
Cornyn Celebrates Senate Passage of New World Screwworm Readiness, Response Legislation
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after his Stop the Screwworms With Active Readiness and Mitigation (SWARM) Act passed the Senate Monday night as part of the government funding legislation.
Hidalgo County Implements E-Filing System Nov. 17th
Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas – Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace (JP) Pct. 4, Place 2 Andre Maldonado is proud to announce the implementation of...
De La Cruz Statement on End of Government Shutdown
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act to reopen the government after the 43-day shutdown.
Three Chinese National Scholars Conspired to Smuggle Biological Materials into the U.S.
Three research scholars from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) were charged today in a criminal complaint with conspiracy to smuggle biological materials into the United States and for making false statements to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers
Brownsville CBP Officers Seize Nearly 9,000 Rounds of Ammunition
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Los Indios International Bridge intercepted 8,984 rounds of unreported ammunition while conducting outbound inspections.
Mexican Gang Member Sentenced for Illegally Acquiring Multiple Firearms
A 40-year-old member of the Hermanos de Pistoleros Latinos gang has been sentenced for orchestrating a straw-purchasing scheme that funneled dozens of firearms to a Mexican cartel.
Former Mayor Joe Ochoa Reflects on Son’s Historic Moment and Edinburg’s Future
Former Edinburg Mayor Joe Ochoa delivered an emotional, reflective address at his son's swearing-in ceremony, marking a historic moment for the city and the Ochoa family. Speaking to a packed audience at the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center, the former mayor expressed gratitude, pride, and a deep sense of continuity as he witnessed his son take the same oath he first took 32 years earlier.
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