City of Edinburg Ranks Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Cities in 2024 Census Estimates
Edinburg, TX— The City of Edinburg is once again making headlines as one of the fastest-growing cities in America, according to the latest 2024 population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Edinburg’s population rose from 105,956 in 2023 to 108,733 in 2024—an increase of 2.62%. This surge places Edinburg 25th in the nation for…
Read MoreDHR Health Extends “Mammos for Moms” Mammogram Screening Special
As part of its ongoing commitment to women’s health, DHR Health is delighted to announce that it will extend its “Mammos for Moms” mammogram screening special to the end of June. This means that mammography appointments made today through the end of June, with this special, will only cost $99 and includes the digital 3D…
Read MoreLa Joya ISD Hosts Successful Community Design Day to Shape Strategic Plan
LA JOYA, Texas — On Saturday, May 3, 2025, La Joya ISD welcomed over 300 students, parents, educators, staff members, and community leaders to its Community Design Day — a pivotal event in the development of the district’s Strategic Plan. Since initiating the strategic planning process in Fall 2024, the district has engaged extensively with…
Read MoreFREE BLOOD GLUCOSE SCREENINGS EVERY FRIDAY IN APRIL
In the United States, 38.4 million people have diabetes, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with the incidence rate in the Rio Grande Valley higher than the rest of the nation. From 2012 to 2022, the chronic condition affected 45% of residents in the four-county region, with screening rates exceeding the national average,…
Read MoreSiddons-Martin Emergency Group Celebrates Grand Opening at Edinburg’s North Industrial Park
EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) joins Siddons-Martin Emergency Group in celebrating the grand opening of their newest service facility on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Located at 700 Independence Drive, the 12,000-square-foot building sits within the rapidly growing Edinburg North Industrial Park. Siddons-Martin invested $1.9 million into the project, following…
Read MoreNext Stop, OKWU! Mission CISD Senior commits to college baseball
MISSION, TEXAS (April 3, 2025) – Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) is proud to announce a major milestone for one of its student-athletes. Mission High School senior Ezequiel Sepulveda has officially signed his letter of intent to play collegiate baseball at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in both…
Read MoreDonna Man Sentenced to 18 years on Sexual Abuse Charges
DONNA – A Donna man will spend the next 18 years behind bars for several sexual abuse charges. Juan Antonio Tafolla, 34, was found guilty and sentenced by the court to 18 years on Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Aggravated Sexual Assault. On March 3, 2022, the San Juan Police Department was dispatched…
Read MoreSouth Texas Health System Partnering with Prominence Health for Diabetes Symposium
The rate of children diagnosed with diabetes is on the rise across the United States, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with an estimated 352,000 children and adolescents having either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Often referred to as juvenile diabetes, type 1 diabetes, which can’t be prevented, is commonly diagnosed…
Read MoreSouth Texas Health System Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center Hosting Third Annual Transformation Celebration Fashion Show
Obesity remains a serious public health concern in the United States. Currently, more than 100 million adults are considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and more than 22 million are morbidly obese. In fact, more than 20% of adults are obese in every U.S. state. In Texas,…
Read MoreU.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce with Accreditation
MISSION, TEXAS — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) a 3-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective procedures, and positive community impact. GMCC is one out of three accredited chambers in the entire Rio Grande Valley, and one out of two in Hidalgo County. “Chambers…
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