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McAllen
Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ 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. Rio Grande Guardian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rio Grande City police are searching for 23-year-old Lazaro Barrera—authorities ask the public for any information that could locate him. KRGV
- ➤ 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. Fox Rio Grande Valley
- ➤ 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. Fox Rio Grande Valley
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. ValleyCentral.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Rio Grande Guardian
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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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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.
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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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