Tag: Edinburg
The end of the Pharr Interchange Project construction is in sight
The Texas Department of Transportation in Pharr is estimating that the Pharr Interchange Project will be fully completed by the end of May.
Woman shot by celebratory gunfire in Edinburg
Celebratory gunfire has been blamed for a woman being shot on New Year’s Eve, Edinburg officials said in a statement Tuesday.
Valley school districts boosted test scores last year
HARLINGEN — The state’s new report cards show the Rio Grande Valley’s biggest school districts boosted their test scores over the previous year’s grades, while most posted slightly lower grades than the Texas average.
Edinburg candidate files suit challenging election
After losing by just 10 votes, Edinburg City Council candidate Gerardo “Gerry” Lozano has filed a lawsuit in state district court seeking to nullify the election that saw Place 3 incumbent David White reelected to a second term.
At 12:52 a.m., Baby Natanael is New Year’s first born at STHS Edinburg
The Cabreras welcomed a new addition to the family at 12:52 a.m. Monday morning and the Rio Grande Valley welcomed one of its first babies born in the New Year.
McAllen park’s fate, courthouse delays among 2023’s top stories
From political shakeups to rising taxes, to controversies over courthouse construction and stray pet placements, 2023 saw a lot of buzzworthy headlines across Hidalgo County.
Cocktails quench holiday thirst at Barrel House in Edinburg
EDINBURG — I was asked to do a sort of New Years Eve-themed review of a local restaurant. I was also told that I need to stop reviewing Mexican and barbecue restaurants.
South Texas Health System welcomes five Christmas Day newborns
South Texas Health System welcomed the first baby born on Christmas at the hospital into the world at 7:10 a.m.
Jolly Old Saint Nick makes spirits bright at Edinburg hospital
EDINBURG — Stricken with pneumonia and hospitalized, 6-year-old Ethan Eanes looked outside his hospital room window late Thursday morning and got the surprise of his life: Santa Claus was in town, and had flown here to DHR Health to make Christmas brighter for kids like him.
Photo Gallery: Jolly Old Saint Nick makes spirits bright at Edinburg hospital
EDINBURG — It was a blue Christmas for several children at the DHR Health campus in Edinburg. Santa Claus donned the color as he accompanied Pharr police to deliver toys and a bit of cheer to sick and injured children who might be spending the holiday away from home.