Good morning, McAllen.

Driscoll Health is hosting Driscoll Fresh Connection at McAllen Nature Center today from 10 a.m.—1 p.m. Families will learn to cook healthier meals with a sugar-free chamoy recipe and lettuce wraps, watch gardening and composting demos, and get free produce while the event offers ADA parking and sensory items for children.

A man identified as 40-year-old Jose Luis Garcia was arrested by McAllen police on Wednesday after reports of suspicious activity and unconfirmed screams led to a domestic dispute on the 6500 block of North 8th Street—victim sustained minor injuries and Garcia faces an assault charge.

McAllen police identified two people in a surveillance photo taken shortly after midnight on Thursday at the 6500 block of North 8th Street after receiving reports of unconfirmed screaming, and one person in the image reported to the department — police have not released names as the investigation continues and neighbors did not recognize the individuals.

Popular American indie-pop band The Marias will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10 at the McAllen Convention Center — located at 700 Convention Center Blvd — as part of their Submarine Tour Extended.

Hidalgo County District Clerk Laura Hinojosa was nominated for the District Clerk of the Year Award on April 11 during the CDCAT Region VIII Spring Meeting in Eagle Pass—she said her nomination honors the hard work of her team.

The award will be given at the CDCAT Conference in Sugar Land from June 8—12 when the nominee with the most votes wins.

DHR Health and the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance held a flag-raising ceremony on April 11 at the DHR Health Transplant Institute in honor of National Donate Life Blue & Green Day to celebrate donors and recipients and to urge community members to register as donors.

A physician noted that over 100,000 people, including about 2,000 children, await transplants, underscoring the urgent need for donations.

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.

Watermelon Festival & BBQ Cook Off

2-11 p.m. — Alamo Sports Complex — Free entry — Celebrate summer with watermelon-themed activities and BBQ competitions.