Good morning, McAllen.

On Saturday, dozens of volunteers from Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen helped care for the dogs at Palm Valley Animal Society during The Big Event — they took the dogs on walks, cleaned their cages, and prepped for an adoption event.

The center partnered with the shelter to thank it for its community work.

Dario Flores, 38, was arrested after causing a six-vehicle crash on Expressway 83 near Alamo Saturday at 8 a.m. and was arraigned Sunday — he faces intoxication assault with a deadly weapon charge and a $50,000 bond as several individuals were hospitalized in stable condition.

Rita Hernandez—executive director of Cameron County Education Initiative—secured a $216,750 grant from the Rio-South Texas Education & Community Development Foundation that will let the nonprofit expand its Medical Careers Training and Apprenticeship program.

State Senator Adam Hinojosa opened his new field office for the Rio Grande Valley at Weslaco City Hall on Saturday when several mid-valley leaders attended a red ribbon cutting.

The office, along with his locations in Brownsville and Raymondville, is open by appointment only to serve nearly one million constituents in his district.

TxDOT will close eastbound Interstate 2 Frontage Road at Conway Avenue in Mission on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for concrete planting replacement at a railroad crossing—work planned to improve safety and ride quality.

Drivers will follow signed detours—marking the alternate route—around the work zone.

On Saturday a local group protested outside Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's McAllen office to oppose her votes to cut funding for veteran healthcare (PACT ACT), Medicaid and food support programs while increasing bank overdraft fees.

The group requested a town hall (Mothers for Democracy) and her office said her record shows strong support for veterans and local disaster relief.

Felipe Esparza Concert in McAllen

7:00-8:30 p.m. | McAllen Performing Arts Center | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy a night of comedy with renowned comedian Felipe Esparza.

A Taste of Ireland

2:30-3:30 p.m. — McAllen Convention Center — Ticket required for ages 3 and over — Experience the magic of Irish music and dance in McAllen.

The Cher Show

2:30-8:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Celebrate Cher's legendary impact through a musical showcasing six decades of her hits.

Valley Symphony Orchestra Concert in McAllen

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the grand finale of the Masterworks season with passionate orchestral performances.

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello

6:00-7:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket info available soon — Dance and play with Elmo and friends in a delightful live celebration.

34th Annual Home & Garden Show

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — McAllen Convention Center — Free entry — Explore the latest in home and garden trends at this vibrant community showcase.

The Power of Forever - McAllen, Texas

1-3 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express & Suites McAllen — Free entry — A two-part event showcasing Forever Living products and providing training for existing FBOs on updates.

Caffeine for a Cause: Foster Care Pop-up

3 PM — Village of Westlakes — Free entry — Enjoy local goods while supporting foster care initiatives.

Comedy Night at The Thirsty Monkey

9:00 – 11:30 PM — Thirsty Monkey — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughs with top comedians at McAllen's favorite venue.

Bardo Pond Concert in McAllen

7-10 p.m. — The Gremlin — No Refunds — Chicano Batman frontman, Bardo, hits the stage for a night of vibrant music in RGV.