The Boys and Girls Club of Edinburg held a ribbon cutting for a Reading Room at their location on 1210 E. Kuhn. This special room was made possible by a $10,000 donation from Wal-Mart in an effort to promote the importance of reading. The money helped furnish and supply the roo… Full Story »
City of Edinburg employees took advantage of a free day at the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center on Saturday July 24, 2010. Employees got an opportunity to learn more about what the World Birding Center has to offer. They took part in various activities such as … Full Story »
Edinburg’s Solid Waste Department is making some changes in order to serve the community more efficiently. Starting Monday, July 26th, landfill employees will divert all traffic to the Jasman Road Entrance. The Encinitos entrance will be closed. The use of one entrance and t… Full Story »
People in Edinburg’s sister city will soon receive food, water, medicine, and other supplies that were donated by Edinburg residents. A crew from Villa de Santiago, Nuevo Leon picked up the donations and will deliver them to the people who need it most.
Villa de Santiago wa… Full Story »
Tejano star Bobby Pulido will be at the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce on Thursday July 15, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a meet and greet session with people who come by to donate to the relief efforts for Edinburg’s sister city, Villa de Santiago. The town was devastate… Full Story »
UPDATE:
The following items are still needed-
Canned Foods
Medicines
Bottled Water
Diapers
Toilet Paper
Personal Hygiene Products
Hardware Supplies
Furniture
Thank you for the many donations that we have already received!
The City of Edinburg is mobilizing to h… Full Story »
The City of Edinburg Solid Waste Department is monitoring the mosquito problem and working to get it under control. In the meantime, they have some tips to help you protect yourself from mosquitoes.
Don’t leave out any items that can collect water in your yard. Keep brush … Full Story »
The City of Edinburg is currently assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Alex. If your home or business was damaged as a result of Hurricane Alex contact the City's Planning and Zoning Department at 388-8202 before Wednesday July 7, 2010.… Full Story »
South Texas College is now reporting that the college facilities received no damage during TS Alex.
The college's Pecan Campus Student Services Building located at 3201 West Pecan Blvd. in McAllen will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 5 to assist students wit… Full Story »
Edinburg, Texas: City of Edinburg crews have begun preliminary assessment of the damage and debris caused by Hurricane Alex. 12 damage assessment teams are making their way throughout the city to determine what kind of damage was caused by Alex. Debris is being moved from off … Full Story »