Community

Two PSJA ISD students win State Championship at Special Olympics

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:00pm

PHARR - Making district history, three PSJA Pathways Toward Independence Program (PSJA PTI) students recently competed at the Special Olympics Texas 2020 Winter Games for Powerlifting held Jan. 25 in Bedford, TX. Two athletes, Jocelyne Herrera and Tommy Livigni, were named State Champions in the Bench Category. The PSJA Pathways Toward Independence Program (PSJA PTI) promotes the continued development of vocational training skills and/or functional independent living skills to assist special needs students ages 14 to 21 in becoming emergent adults in the community.

Read more about Two PSJA ISD students win State Championship at Special Olympics

Pharr to be 2nd site for public meetings on children’s museum concept

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:00pm

PHARR - What do you think about the idea of creating a children’s museum in Hidalgo County? That’s the question Hidalgo County residents will be asked during public hearings to be held this month across the county.

Read more about Pharr to be 2nd site for public meetings on children’s museum concept

Judge Mario E. Ramirez honored for his 40th Judicial anniversary

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:00pm

EDINBURG –Hidalgo County 430th District Court Judge Israel Ramon was honored to present a resolution to Hidalgo County 332nd District Court Judge Mario E. Ramirez, commending him on his 40th Judicial anniversary.

Read more about Judge Mario E. Ramirez honored for his 40th Judicial anniversary

February ARTIST EXHIBIT

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:00pm

The Weslaco Museum of Local History and Cultural art presents a unique exhibition, “Rosendo Sandoval: Musica, Cantos, Costumbres y Leyendas” featuring paintings by artist Rosendo Sandoval during the month of February 2020.

Read more about February ARTIST EXHIBIT

Pioneer and Ranching Crafts Day celebrates its 30th year

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:00pm

EDINBURG — Imagine if you could touch history and feel the rhythm of culture? Back for its 30th year, Pioneer and Ranching Crafts Day returns Saturday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. to celebrate and showcase the heritage of South Texas and northeastern Mexico through music, food and hands-on activities. Edinburg North High