Edinburg to Use Eminent Domain for Hike and Bike Trail

The City of Edinburg, Texas, has decided to use eminent domain to acquire 2100 square feet of land for the construction of the Edinburg/McAllen Hike and Bike Trail. During the July 31 City Commission meeting, the decision was made to proceed with the land acquisition despite concerns from the public. Fern McClaugherty of the OWLS questioned the necessity of the move, while city officials argued the trail was a public necessity and that not acquiring the land would result in the loss of significant funding for improvements. The city plans to pay market value for the land, which is considered a right of way piece intended for improvement. Additionally, the commission approved a $10,000 sponsorship from the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation for the upcoming South Texas International Film Festival.

Music review for the band Make Friends for the site Music is to Blame.

Local poet exhibits photography and poetry.

South Texas Indigenous spiritual leader given rare invitation to visit a tribe in the Amazon Rainforest.

A natural gas well was leaking, causing the evacuation of an elementary school nearby.

A local clinic in South Texas received an envelope, in 2001, with a suspicious powder, triggering the Hazardous Materials response team. Turned out to be a hoax.

FLYING HIGH FOR SPRING BREAK

The article, written by Jesus Beltran II, highlights the opportunity for an adventurous skydiving experience with STOP (South Texas Organized Parachutists) during Spring Break on South Padre Island. Colonel Bill Maples' group will be offering tandem jumps for both beginners and licensed jumpers. The experience starts with training at Cameron County Airport and includes a video and walk-through of the jump process. The tandem jumps are designed to ensure safety and fun, with a jumpmaster guiding the participant through the free-fall. The article provides contact information for those interested in booking this thrilling adventure.