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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas DPS is investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash on US-281 and FM-1017 north of Edinburg, and a spokesperson said all southbound lanes have reopened after being closed. ValleyCentral.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mayra Garcia testified Monday in the trial of Jesse Edward Leatherwood, who is accused of killing deputy constable Ruben Garcia when his patrol unit was hit on Sept. 30, 2024, and the trial resumes today—jurors reviewed video showing his final moments as a partner said he tried to help him. KRGV
- ➤ McAllen police responded at around 3:19 p.m. on Sunday to a shooting at the 2200 block of South 26th St where one person was hospitalized—police say the suspect remains at large. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Texas Health System McAllen announced that fifth grader Sunnie Bennett from IDEA Los Encinos Academy won the contest to name its new da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System with her entry ChRIS (Comprehensive Robotic Intelligence System), chosen from over 100 entries. The hospital celebrated her win at a ceremony on April 10 and gave all four finalists special tokens and a chance to see the new robot. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Channel 5 News, Noticias RGV and Take 5 will educate viewers on diabetes prevention and treatment in April by airing bilingual news coverage and public service announcements + free diabetes screenings are provided by HEB and South Texas Health Systems. South Texas Health Systems bariatric surgeon Dr. Luis Reyes discussed the risks of type 2 diabetes in today’s segment + additional awareness content will air throughout the month. KRGV
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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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