Edinburg Hosts the South Texas Amateur Boxing Junior Olympics '26!

The City of Edinburg held a meeting on May 15, 2026, to discuss hosting the South Texas Amateur Boxing Junior Olympics for 2026. The event, which spans three days, attracts youth boxers from across South Texas, including cities like New Braunfels, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Laredo. The meeting highlighted the community support, the role of the Parks and Recreation staff, and the significance of the event in putting Edinburg on the map regionally and statewide. While the discussion celebrated the event's success and community impact, no procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were mentioned during the meeting.