Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
Good morning, McAllen.
🚧 Accidents
On Saturday, a plane made an emergency landing at South Texas International Airport in Edinburg due to an engine malfunction—passengers Ricardo Gallardo and his wife Yulisa, who frequently fly from McAllen for treatment, praised the pilot for his quick thinking that safely steered the aircraft away from trees and ditches, leaving everyone with only minor bruises.
A small Cessna aircraft made an emergency landing at South Texas International Airport in Edinburg at around 10:25 a.m. on Saturday due to an engine malfunction—three passengers were on board and all were evaluated by EMS with only minor injuries reported.
🎓 Education
At Garza Elementary, third graders made their own news and podcasts for the first time ever—reporting in English and Spanish under teacher Thelma Davila.
They work on scripts, record their voices, and create videos, which has helped improve their classroom behavior.
🎉 McAllen Events
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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.
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.
🏠 McAllen Real Estate
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