Good morning, McAllen.

McDonald’s on Ware Road and Pecan in McAllen will hold a fundraiser tomorrow, April 3 to benefit the End of Watch Relief Foundation by donating 10% of food + beverage proceeds from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Harva, a Rio Grande Valley company, raised $113 million to modernize the perishable goods trade with an AI-native ERP & embedded invoice financing, serving daily transactions across the US & Mexico border.

The new system aims to help distributors access liquidity faster as they prepare for FSMA Section 204 compliance.

Ralph Garcia (COO) of McAllen Economic Development Corporation announced Valeo will build a $225 million, 337,000 sqft facility in the Nearshoring Industrial Park on Ware Road; construction will complete in November with up to 500 jobs by 2027, and more projects (including a 500,000 sqft facility) are in the pipeline.

Memorial High School alumna Debbie Whitis Korth, now a lead engineer at NASA, helped design the Artemis II spacecraft and her mission—NASA's first crewed Moon trip in over 50 years—will launch Wednesday evening.

The McAllen native pursued aerospace engineering after taking high school physics, showcasing local talent.

This April, Channel 5 News and KRGV will educate viewers about diabetes prevention & treatment, while HEB and South Texas Health Systems offer free screenings across the region.

Palm Valley Animal Society will host a spay and neuter clinic on April 15 (prices are $65 for cats and $75 for dogs) in McAllen, and registration is now open as spots fill fast.

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.

Pack 76 Donut Dash 5K

12:30-3 p.m. — 201 N 1st St, McAllen, TX — Registration fee required — Enjoy a tasty 5K race and 1-Mile Fun Run with a sweet twist featuring donuts along the route.

Be Like Blippi Tour

2-5 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket details TBD — Experience an interactive playdate with Blippi and Meekah through music and fun activities.