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Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The McAllen Citizens League will host a network luncheon on water resources titled 'The State of Water in the Rio Grande Valley – Challenges and Solutions' on Jan. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rio Bank Event Center (reservations close Jan. 12). Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT reported that Texas-Mexico land ports processed $553 billion in trade annually in 2024. The update noted a 45% increase in truck trade since 2019, which supports millions of US jobs & boosts regional growth. Rio Grande Guardian
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McAllen Marathon 2026
7 AM – 1 PM — McAllen Convention Center — Registration fees apply — Experience a community celebration of fitness with marathons, half marathons, and fun races.
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