Monday, March 31st, 2025

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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Edcouch and the World Kitchen Center hosted a free Grab and Go Lunch event for residents affected by flooding at noon Sunday, March 30 at the Edcouch Fire Station—200 W Santa Rosa—with supplies available while they lasted. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ The McAllen Salvation Army aided flood victims by setting up a disaster response covering Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy Counties — it provided 1,122 meals, 1,361 drinks, and 960 snacks on Saturday and helped deliver essential supplies on Sunday at the McAllen Corps and Mercedes Community Center. ValleyCentral.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Valley Symphony Orchestra will end its season on April 4 at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center with its Romantic Reflections program, featuring Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 performed by pianist Andrey Ponochevny and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4. Welcome Home RGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the McAllen Public Works crew is clearing debris and brush left over from Thursday’s heavy rainfall—city officials advise residents to place yard waste on the curbside and use the BAG IT! Program. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ The city of McAllen today waived building permit requirements for flood-damaged home repairs to give residents a 90-day grace period to file insurance claims and begin repairs—other construction projects still need permits. Public Works is also clearing storm debris to help bring the city back to normal. KRGV
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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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