Good morning, McAllen.

Yaqui Animal Rescue staff visits a field north of Donna daily to rescue stray dogs abandoned near Val Verde Road and State Highway 107.

They built a makeshift shelter from tarps + blankets + kennels while Hidalgo County Precinct 4 investigates illegal dumping and urges residents to report any suspicious activity.

Edinburg native Andrea Guajardo co-founded Ballet Nepantla in New York City (fusing classical ballet with Mexican folklórico) to educate audiences about Mexican-American heritage.

She plans to expand the company’s international reach while proudly representing her hometown.

Dallas Fed economist Luis Torres presented a regional economic update at South Texas College in Weslaco that reviewed Texas’ zero net job growth in 2025 and forecast a modest rebound for 2026 - noting McAllen home sales increased in November and AI and data center investment may boost growth.

Texas A&M held a ribbon-cutting today for its new 53,000 sqft Nursing Education and Research Building at the Higher Education Center in McAllen.

The facility features flexible labs and student spaces (including skills and patient care labs) designed to meet growing local nursing education needs.

McAllen International Carfest - Sunday

10 AM – 1 PM — McAllen Convention Center — Children 12 and under free — Celebrate automotive culture at one of the region's largest car festivals.

Valley Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars + Four Hands

6-9 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — From $49 — Experience the magic of film music with a North American premiere and celebrate Maestro Dabrowski’s 25th Anniversary.

Paws at the Park

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Bill Schupp Park — Free admission — Celebrate our furry friends at this fun dog-friendly event.

Flip Circus Debut in McAllen

1-4 p.m. — Palms Crossing — Tickets from $20.88 — Experience the thrilling and humorous performances of global circus talents in an intimate setting.

Flip Circus: Premier Show

1-4 p.m. — Palms Crossing — Tickets start at $20.88 — Experience thrilling performances and jaw-dropping acts in a unique circus setting.

Flip Circus Premiere

7-10 p.m. — Palms Crossing — Tickets from $20.88 — Experience the thrilling new production of Flip Circus with international talent right in McAllen!

Flip Circus

7-10 p.m. — Palms Crossing — Tickets starting at $20.88 — Experience the awe-inspiring Flip Circus featuring international talent and a lively atmosphere.

Flip Circus

7-10 p.m. — Palms Crossing — Tickets from $20.88 — Experience the thrilling new production of Flip Circus with world-class performances and audience participation.

Flip Circus

7-10 p.m. — Palms Crossing — Tickets from $20.88 — Experience the breathtaking production of Flip Circus featuring international talents and a lively atmosphere.

Men of Bread of Life Gathering

7-9 p.m. — Pan de Vida Baptist Church — Free entry — A special meeting to build faith and character through biblical principles for men.