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Edinburg marks a year with zero homicides; officials credit new programs and training
City of Edinburg Mayor's Office · April 13, 2026
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Mayor Omar Ochoa announced Edinburg recorded zero homicides for the year, cited declines in major and violent crimes, and highlighted new police tools and a city police academy as part of public‑safety improvements.
Edinburg officials told attendees at the State of the City that the city completed a full year with zero homicides for the first time in more than three decades and attributed the result to a combination of enforcement, prevention and community programs.
"For the first time in more than 3 decades, the city of Edinburg completed an entire…
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