Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Team Mario, a non-profit that promotes autism awareness, will hold a free 5K run tomorrow at Edinburg Municipal Park with an autism fair at 5:00 p.m. and a buddy walk at 7:00 p.m.—marking their 10th annual run during Autism Awareness Month.
Luisa Saenz—a retired children’s advocate and former Children's Defense Fund-RGV leader—secured $35.9 million in grants for local nonprofits and now helps Valley View High School students get accepted to top universities.
She remains active in supporting education in the Rio Grande Valley.
🚨 Crime
Rio Grande City police are searching for 23-year-old Lazaro Barrera—authorities ask the public for any information that could locate him.
Border Patrol agents in Brownsville stopped two drug smuggling attempts last night and early this morning — seizing nearly 260 pounds of marijuana valued at over $200K and arresting six people, though one suspect fled to Mexico.
DPS officers raided a Pharr apartment complex near North Jackson Road — Minnesota Road and seized illegal narcotics during a search warrant while residents reported a heavy police presence as the investigation remains active.
🌲 Environment
One week after large floods hit the Valley, San Benito resident Richard Gonzalez spent his day cleaning floodwater from his long-time home on South Bonham Street because he does not have flood insurance and lives on a fixed income.
He plans to apply for FEMA help—many neighbors face similar hardships without proper coverage.
🏥 Health
South Texas Health System is partnering with KRGV & UTRGV School of Nursing to offer free blood glucose screenings at its McAllen and Edinburg hospitals every Friday in April.
The screenings run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the main lobbies to help residents know their blood sugar levels.
🎉 McAllen Events
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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.
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.
Administrative Professionals’ Day Luncheon
11 AM – 1 PM — McAllen Convention Center — Registration required — Celebrate the vital role of administrative professionals in the workplace.
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.
Noodle Run 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Firemen's Park — Registration required — Family-friendly event bringing the community together for an evening run.
South Texas Comic Con
9:00 – 10:30 AM — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant world of comics at South Texas Comic Con.
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