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McAllen
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amistad Floral & Crafts celebrates 50 years in downtown McAllen as a family-run staple that started in 1976 and continues to serve the Valley with plans for future community activities. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mission Economic Development Corporation unveiled MI2D (its new tech district) near South Texas College’s campus and McAllen International Airport at a recent Rio Grande Valley Partnership event in Mission. The organization also received a Certificate of Achievement for Economic Excellence from the Texas Economic Development Council. Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ RGV Partnership held its first RGV Connect forum at the Center for Education and Economic Development in Mission, where panelists discussed trade and transportation trends to shape next year's legislative agenda. The organization plans additional events around the Valley to gather further input. Rio Grande Guardian
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Gilberto Capistran at MXLAN
9 AM - 1 PM — McAllen Convention Center — $10 — Celebrate Latinx culture at this vibrant summer music and arts festival.
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MXLAN Festival 2026
5-9 p.m. — McAllen Convention Center — Tickets from $89 — Experience live music at the vibrant MXLAN Festival with a diverse setlist.
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The Waddington Brothers: Bluegrass & Cowboy Music
7:30-10:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket required for ages 3+ — Enjoy a unique blend of cowboy and bluegrass music.
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The Beatles Candlemusic Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Celestial Room — $45.00-$65.00 — Experience the enchanting melodies of The Beatles performed by a string quartet amidst a thousand flickering candles.
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Protect Your Child from Cyberbullying
12 p.m. — McAllen Public Library — Free entry — Learn to safeguard your child against the dangers and signs of cyberbullying during this informative workshop.
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