Daily
McAllen
Monday, April 14th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Los Tigres Del Norte performed at Bert Ogden Arena on Saturday night—drawing thousands of fans as the band featured the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Ballet Folklorico in traditional Mexican attire. The La Loteria Tour will continue until November 30 in Grand Rapids. ValleyCentral.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas School of Health Sciences held a graduation on Saturday for 26 nurses who finished an 18-month program with 40-hour weeks and training at local hospitals—KNAPP Medical Center, Harlingen Medical Center, and Mission Regional Medical Center—and they will soon take their licensing exam with full-time jobs available if they pass. ValleyCentral.com
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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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Watermelon Festival & BBQ Cook Off
2-11 p.m. — Alamo Sports Complex — Free entry — Celebrate summer with watermelon-themed activities and BBQ competitions.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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