Civil Service Exam for Entry Level Police Officers set for July 11
Written exam needed for beginning level Police Officers. Next exam scheduled for July 11, 2008 at 6:30pm. Read notice for full details.
Application deadline: July 9, 2008
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location:
City of Edinburg
Civil Service Division
121 North 10th Street
Edinburg, Texas 78541
Examination Date: Friday, July 11 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Location:
Activity Center
123 E. Palm Drive
Edinburg, Texas 78539
Application packets are not available for download at this time, and must be requested from from the City of Edinburg Civil Service Division no later than 4:00 p.m., July 7, 2008. A study guide is available for your use. For further information, please contact the Civil Service Division at 121 North 10th Street in Edinburg, Texas or call (956) 383-5661.
11th Annual Fiesta Fun Run Results!
Results are in for the 2008 11th-Annual Fiesta Fun Run!
See the winners!
Topping is seriously weakening Edinburg's Trees.
Read more about proper pruning techniques to keep our trees strong and healthy here:
Problems with Tree Topping
26th Annual All-America City 10k Run/Walk
Put on your running shoes and join us!
Read all about it here.
Crimestoppers Golf Tournament set for January 19
Edinburg Crime Stoppers Needs your help!
The Edinburg Crime Stoppers will hold their 2nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on Saturday, January 19, 2008, at Los Lagos Golf Course. Edinburg Crime Stoppers is a non-profi t organization that is dedicated to assisting in the fight against crime. A 24-hour hotline allows Crime Stoppers to receive Anonymous information and pay up to $1,000 for information leading to arrest and/or convictions. Contributions to Edinburg Crime Stoppers are fully tax-deductible.
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NIGHT OF LIGHTS Celebration - December 1
Edinburg’s 8th Annual NIGHT OF LIGHTS Celebration
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Performances start at the UT-PA Quad area at 4:00pm with a Lighted Parade at 6:30pm beginning at the Hidalgo County Courthouse square, down West 107 to Sugar Road and ending at the Edinburg Baseball Stadium. The Celebration then continues at the UT-PA Campus (Quad Square). Join us for Holiday music, Children's Activities, Food and Crafts. The evening will end with a grand fireworks display!
...more information available here!
Edinburg receives Texas APA’s 2007 Community of the Year Award
The City of Edinburg received the Community of the Year award, the most prestigious planning award bestowed by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (Texas APA) at the Association’s annual conference held on October 17-19, in Addison Texas. The “Community of the Year” Award was presented to the City of Edinburg for it’s on-going efforts to plan and manage future growth, as evidenced by adoption of the Gateway Plan, an Agenda for 2025, the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the City’s Parks and Recreation Plan on October 3, 2005 and preparation of the Unified Development Code as recommended by the Gateway Plan in 2007. The City of Edinburg is the FIRST City in the RIO GRANDE VALLEY to receive such prestigious award.
The City of Edinburg was also the recipient of a “Current Planning Award” for the Unified Development Code. This award is given in recognition of an outstanding ordinance, program or process directed to the implementation of a plan. The City‘s Unified Development Code was implemented as a result of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Unified Development Code compiles all of the City’s development standards in one Code, is accessible on the City’s web page, contains illustrations, is user friendly and can be used as a model for other Texas Cities. The Unified Development Code was adopted on August 7, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Alma Garza stated that "It's was a proud moment for the City of Edinburg. I think I can safely say that we were all beaming with pride as we accepted the highly coveted Community of the Year Award. There were a lot of people that worked hard for both honors. Special kudos go out to the Planning and Zoning Director Juan Lopez and his staff. They put in many dedicated hours and a lot of blood, sweat and tears to earn this award. The Current Planning Award was truly a labor of love by all the people who contributed to the efforts because they really care about this community.
Planning and Zoning Director Juan Lopez stated the awards are highly coveted by communities in Texas and can help to market and attract more development companies to the City of Edinburg. He added winning the awards were the result of a combined effort of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, City’s Environmental Committee, the Parks and Recreation Board, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, City staff and the City’s Planning Consultant, Kendig Keast Collaborative Inc.
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Fred Palacios stated that he was very honored to be a part of the Awards Ceremony at which the City of Edinburg was recognized for its planning efforts. More than 700 planners, planning and zoning commissioners, and guests were in attendance to hear a brief description of the work completed by the City and to witness the presentation of these awards to the City of Edinburg.
The American Planning Association is a nonprofit public interest and research organization representing over 39,000 practicing planners, planning and zoning officials, and citizens involved with urban and rural planning issues.
The Mission of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association is to advocate the profession of planning, providing expertise and processes that empower citizens to be engaged in the development and sustainability of Great Communities in Texas. The Texas APA Planning Awards Program recognizes individuals, organizations and communities for outstanding contributions to planning in Texas. Nominees are evaluated based on innovation, transferability, quality, implementation and comprehensiveness.
For more information on Texas APA contact Dick Lillie, Texas APA Executive Director at 512 - 306-1674 or for more information on the City’s awards contact Juan Lopez, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning Edinburg Director of Planning and Zoning at 956-292-2088 or at jlopez@ci.edinburg.tx.us.
THE TEXAS CHAPTER of the AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION (TEXAS APA) AWARDED its MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD, the “COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR” AWARD and a “CURRENT PLANNING” AWARD TO THE CITY OF EDINBURG at its ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AWARDS LUNCHEON on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2007. DAVID HOOVER, PRESIDENT of TEXAS APA PRESENTED the AWARDS TO THE CITY OF EDINBURG, MAYOR PRO-TEM ALMA GARZA, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER FRED PALACIOS, PLANNING and ZONING DIRECTOR JUAN R. LOPEZ AND STAFF AT THE INTERCONTINNEL HOTEL IN ADDISON TEXAS.
Tejano Walk of Fame - Nov. 15
Join us!!
6th Annual 2007
Tejano “Walk of Fame”
November 15, 2007
At the Social Club
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF EDINBURG RGV JOINS THE MALARIA PREVENTION: DEADLY DISEASE, SIMPLE SOLUTION CAMPAIGN
Every 30 seconds, an African child dies of malaria, a devastating mosquito-born disease that can be prevented through simple means. Now we can take action and help save lives.
In keeping with our Movement’s effort to reach out to others “beyond our walls” and develop compassionate, caring global citizens, Boys & Girls Clubs of America urges Club youth to join our Malaria Prevention: Deadly Disease, Simple Solution campaign.
The Boys & Girls Club of Edinburg RGV can have a powerful, life-saving impact in this cause. BGCA is working with nonprofit organization Malaria No More to encourage young people to build awareness about malaria and raise funds to purchase the inexpensive bed netting that combats this disease. For just $10, one bed net can protect an entire family for three to five years. The insecticide-treated nets create a protective barrier against mosquitoes at night, when most transmissions occur.
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV, members of the Torch Club and Keystone Club is busy organizing their annual rummage sale. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Malaria Prevention: Deadly Disease, Simple Solution. The sale will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot on the corner of Trenton and McColl in Edinburg.
We are now accepting donation of items like Toys, Clothing, Household Items, Electronics, Furniture and Seasonal Items. Bring these items in clean and good working condition to: Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV, 702 S. 18th Street, Edinburg, Texas, (956) 383-2582.
For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg and its efforts to assist the Malaria No More campaign, contact Stephen Willis at 956-383-2582. Founded in (1969), the Boys & Girls Clubs of (Edinburg) serves more than (16,000) of young people, primarily from disadvantaged circumstances, offering them guidance-oriented programs emphasizing education, the arts, life skills and sports, fitness and recreation.
TRASH BASH 2007--CLEAN UP EDINBURG & SHOW PRIDE
Trash Bash 2007!
Volunteers Needed to
Clean Up Edinburg & Show Pride in our Community!
The City of Edinburg Recycling & Educational Center in conjunction with Valley Proud Environmental Council is preparing to hold its annual event “Trash Bash 2007” on Saturday, April 14, 2007. The event will be held at the Edinburg Town Square Area from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Trash Bash is a community service event which combines volunteer teams from organizations of the City of Edinburg to clean city streets, parks, and alleys in our community.
The City of Edinburg Recycling Center is encouraging members of the community to participate in this event. Clean-up is scheduled throughout the morning, t-shirts will be given on a first come first serve basis and refreshments will be available after the event to all who attend. To sign up for this event please call the Edinburg Recycling & Educational Center at 292-2133, if no answer please call 381-5635.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV Open Kids Cafe
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley have partnered with the Food Bank of the RGV and the Ronald McDonald's House of Charities to establish the Kids Cafe Program.
Kids Cafe aims to provide free dinners to children who might otherwise go to bed hungry. The Kids Cafe will be offered to club members on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The only requirement to participate in the Kids Cafe program is that diners must be 18 years old or younger. The cafe can handle up to 200 children, but nobody will be turned away. For more information on the Kids Cafe Program or other programs offered by the Boys & Girls Club of Edinburg RGV, please contact (956)383-2582.
A LIBRARY ON THE MOVE...
The Edinburg Public Library will officially close its doors on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in preparation of its move to 1906 S. Closner (right in front of the Echo Motel), where they will open as the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library. The opening date of the new library will be finalized and announced soon.
The new library will bear the name of local hero Lance Corporal Dustin Michael Sekula, who was the first Hidalgo County casualty of the Iraqi Freedom War. Dustin was an avid reader, cowboy and a brave Marine. The library seeks to reflect some of his outstanding qualities in hopes of inspiring the youth of our community.
This almost 36,000 sq. ft. library will include an expanded children’s area, a built in puppet stage, activity room and garden. Study rooms and a computer training room will also be available.
Materials may still be placed in the book drops at the current library until the opening of the new library. An amnesty period will be scheduled from March 5, 2007 through April 30, 2007 to ensure that all outstanding materials are returned without overdue fines. Patrons are encouraged to bring in any overdue materials during this time.
Library staff will work diligently to ensure that the move is done swiftly so that library services can resume as quickly as possible. We look forward to serving you at our new library where we look forward to hold true to our new motto: “The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library … Empowering Our Community”
THE “I SHOP EDINBURG” SAVINGS CARD IS BACK!
Back by popular demand is the “I SHOP EDINBURG” Savings Card. The “I SHOP EDINBURG” campaign was formulated by the Edinburg Marketing Team two years ago in order to support the business and professional community in Edinburg, while stimulating the economic growth and promoting Edinburg’s quality of life.
When you buy something in Edinburg, two percent of the sales tax comes back to the city each month in state rebates. Businesses, from retail to manufacturing, send the local and state tax collections to the state and the city's portion is returned in the form of a state rebate. Half of the funds are earmarked for economic development projects, the other half for city services.
When you present your “I SHOP EDINBURG” Savings Card at participating retailer and merchant establishments, you can receive discounts on food and merchandise. The "I SHOP EDINBURG" Savings Card is available now at the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce located at 602 W. University and Edinburg City Hall located at 210 W. McIntyre. For a complete listing of participating businesses or to become a participating “I SHOP EDINBURG” business, contact the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce at (956)383-4924.
Next time you need to buy something, hire a landscaper or see a physician, think Edinburg First. That's the message behind the "I Shop Edinburg" campaign.
PROJECT RE-DIRECTORY 2007--DON’T THROW YOUR OLD PHONE BOOK AWAY!
The City of Edinburg Recycling & Educational Center in conjunction with the Valley Proud Environmental Council is once again joining AT&T Yellow Pages to promote Project Re-Directory. We encourage all communities to participate by recycling their old telephone directories at the City of Edinburg Recycling & Educational Center located at 3102 S. Bus 281 which is open seven days a week Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Phone Books will be accepted from March 1 through March 31, 2007. Additionally, we would like to encourage all citizens to recycle by dropping off materials such as: Computer Paper, Books, Cardboard, Newspaper, Colored Bond/Ledger Paper, Lead Acid Batteries, Magazines, Tin/Steel Cans, White Bond/Ledger Paper, and Aluminum Cans at the Edinburg Recycling & Educational Center. For more information, please call (956) 292-2133 if no answer, please call (956) 292-0810.
