Daily
McAllen
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Main Street will close on March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Market on the Main, a St. Patrick’s Day event running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (featuring over 100 vendors, live music, food, and family fun) with free garage parking at Casa de Palmas. KRGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Forever K-Pop A Celebration Concert will be in McAllen for one show only. The event will be held on May 3 at 3 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center and will feature live singing, dancing, and chart-topping K-Pop hits. KRGV
- ➤ McAllen educator and author Melissa Diaz launches her new children's book + My Love For You Is Everywhere: A Book About Co-Parenting Little Hearts, which offers advice for families navigating co-parenting. The book is available for borrowing at the McAllen Public Library. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Recent data showed that Texas gas reached $3.21 per gallon on Tuesday, and experts warned that McAllen drivers may face higher prices if international disruptions continue + oil companies profit. Current rates remain below the national average while summer travel could stress supplies. The Texas Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teach for America RGV is celebrating 35 years of educational impact with its Honor Roll Gala on Saturday, March 28 at the Mission Event Center — which is located at 200 N. Shary Road. KRGV
- ➤ La Joya ISD will hold three meetings to update the community on a new student transportation system for the upcoming school year — sessions run 6 to 7:30 p.m. on March 24 at La Joya High, March 26 at Juarez-Lincoln in Mission, and March 31 at Palmview High in Palmview. KRGV
- ➤ South Texas College will launch its new Wastewater Operator Training program for fall as part of the Skills for Sustainability initiative with partners including RGV Partnership and North American Development Bank + Trust for the Americas. The 10-month course provides 20 contact hours and a 108-hour heavy equipment module. KRGV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sea Turtle Inc. urges spring breakers on South Padre Island to fill in sand holes and report injured sea turtles to its 24-hour hotline (956-243-4361) to protect nesting wildlife and ensure beach safety. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Health Comprehensive MS Center in McAllen is spotlighting Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March to help residents understand MS—a chronic condition affecting the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves—and the available treatment options. Residents can call (956) 362-8500 to schedule an appointment and learn more. Rio Grande Guardian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV women’s basketball beat Northwestern State Tuesday in the Southland tournament to advance to today's semifinals at 10:30 a.m. at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles + Jalayah Ingram led the team with 22 points as they overcame a first-half deficit. KRGV
-
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.
-
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.
-
Viva La Musica!
7:30-10:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fantastic performance by the McAllen Wind Ensemble at this classical music concert.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quality of your life is proportional to the quality of your habits.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily McAllen
Welcome to the Daily McAllen, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the McAllen, Texas community. If you like the Daily McAllen, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in McAllen.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in McAllen and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily McAllen
A free McAllen community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymcallen.com/sitemap