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Friday, January 31st, 2025
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Explore the diverse world of Rio Grande Valley spiders with expert Joseph Connors, featuring insights on their behaviors and adaptations at an upcoming event. Welcome Home RGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A McAllen man, Hugo Lara, faces a trial on Feb. 10 for intoxication manslaughter after driving the wrong way on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Mariah Desiree Enriquez on June 2, 2024. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ The McAllen Police Department is actively seeking a male in his 20s linked to multiple January burglaries around East Fern Avenue, urging community vigilance. KRGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fox Rio Grande Valley is offering a chance to win two free tickets to see Dwight Yoakam with The Mavericks live in concert at Payne Arena, Hidalgo, TX on February 23, 2025, with entries closing on February 20, 2025. Fox Rio Grande Valley
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Valley school districts are emphasizing student safety and working with law enforcement to address concerns about ICE arrests, ensuring operations near schools are targeted and not random. Fox Rio Grande Valley
- ➤ La Joya ISD Board of Trustees has approved a plan to enhance academic success by restarting two schools with the ACE model and closing Emiliano Zapata Elementary due to low enrollment and facility concerns, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. ValleyCentral.com
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McAllen International CarFest - 15th Anniversary Celebration
McAllen International CarFest features over 300 vehicles, live music, food vendors, and family-friendly attractions at the McAllen Convention Center.
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McAllen International CarFest 15th Anniversary
The McAllen International CarFest features over 300 vehicles, live music, food, and various activities for car enthusiasts and families.
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Valley Symphony Orchestra Concert in McAllen
Experience an evening of orchestral music at the McAllen Performing Arts Center performed by the Valley Symphony Orchestra.
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Lunar New Year Festival - Year of the Snake Celebration
Experience a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year featuring traditional games, crafts, performances, and food reflecting Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese cultures.
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Luby's Home Style Fundraiser
A fundraising event at Luby's featuring Texas Ribeye, Home Style Pot Pies, and LuAnn Platters, with 15% of proceeds supporting PVAS's lifesaving efforts.
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Love of Giving Life Blood Drive
This inaugural blood drive encourages community participation to support those in need through blood donations.
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Urban Heat Live Performance
Austin-based synth trio Urban Heat will headline a concert at The Gremlin in McAllen, TX, with Night Ritualz opening the show.
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14th Annual Lovers and Friends 5K Run with CASA de Hidalgo
This event features a 5K run at Firemen's Park, including a custom finisher medal, event shirt, age group awards, and event bib for participants.
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McAllen Mystic Market: A Vibrant Wellness Fair
The Mystic Market offers a variety of metaphysical, holistic, and spiritual experiences, providing attendees with opportunities to shop for unique items, receive intuitive readings, and engage with wellness practitioners in a welcoming atmosphere.
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2nd Annual Dobie Dash 5K at Dorothea Brown Middle School
The Dobie Dash 5K is a community-focused walk/run event aimed at supporting the Dobie family of Dorothea Brown Middle School, welcoming participants from the local area.
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