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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 29, the Farmers Market at Firemen's Park ran from 9:00 a.m. to noon and featured locally grown fruits, meats, and vegetables + educational programs for all ages. Welcome Home RGV
- ➤ Central Market on Ware returned Saturday, March 29 at 3301 N Ware Rd from 12-5 p.m. and featured free haircuts, live music, giveaways from Chick-fil-A including plush cows and food offer cards, and scholarship promotions from GA Beauty - Barber School. Welcome Home RGV
- ➤ LUPE’s 22nd Cesar Chavez March has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 26th at LUPE’s main office in San Juan due to severe flooding that impacted the area—organizers say the change will ensure the safety of participants and honor Chavez’s legacy. The community is encouraged to join the event later this month. Fox Rio Grande Valley
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 26-year-old Narciso Dominguez III pleaded guilty to attempting to mail packages containing narcotics after surveillance on May 23 found 19 kilograms of cocaine at a McAllen stash house—he faces sentencing on July 15 with up to life in prison and a $10 million fine. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV has made a free student food pantry available at both Edinburg and Brownsville campuses to help students facing food insecurity. Students can order weekly food items online and about 100 students have used the service, university officials said. KRGV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After nearly 20 inches of rain from a storm seen only once in 100 years on Thursday night, Hidalgo County drainage crews cleared floodwaters from homes and streets in the Mid-Valley—crews struggled with canals clogged by muddy debris. County officials said vacuum trucks and pumps will clear streets and clean-up efforts will continue through the weekend—emergency funds are being sought to add more resources. KRGV
- ➤ A few days after record-breaking rainfall damaged properties—cars, buildings and roads remained flooded across the Valley, local officials moved pumps to clear the water. County leaders and the governor declared disasters to aid recovery efforts. ValleyCentral.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The RGV Home Buyers Seminar was held on March 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1200 Auburn Ave in McAllen — experts including a mortgage lender, home inspector, title specialist and realtor shared home buying tips — to help both first-time buyers and those investing their tax returns. Welcome Home RGV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Caffeine for a Cause: Foster Care Pop-up
3 PM — Village of Westlakes — Free entry — Enjoy local goods while supporting foster care initiatives.
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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.
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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.
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Administrative Professionals’ Day Luncheon
11 AM – 1 PM — McAllen Convention Center — Registration required — Celebrate the vital role of administrative professionals in the workplace.
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South Texas Comic Con
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. — McAllen Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 10 years of pop culture with celebrity guests, panels, gaming, and a Cosplay contest.
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