Edinburg is located near the border of Mexico. View All Maps >>

The Museum of South Texas History first opened its doors in 1967 as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in the old Hidalgo County Jail.

Edinburg's 5.3 percent July 2008 unemployment rate remains the second-best showing in Valley
DAVID A. DÍAZ
Edinburg posted a 5.3 percent unemployment rate in July 2008, the second best showing among the major Valley cities, and the same as the rate reported in June, the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation has announced. The unemployment rate is a key indicator of the strength of the local economy. The EEDC is the jobs-creation arm of the Edinburg City Council.  read more >
The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley helps spur new construction in city to almost $9 million for June
DAVID A. DÍAZ
Total construction activities in Edinburg in June 2008 was more than $8.7 million, with more than $4 million in new construction at The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley leading the way for the month, the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation has announced.  read more >

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