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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Itzel Martinez, a Rivera Early College High School senior, won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' 34th District. Her winning artwork (We are the Unity) will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year while the art show at Harlingen City Hall honored all 89 entries from 19 schools. KRGV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bee season is at its peak in the Rio Grande Valley as Africanized bees are increasingly seen near homes; a 59 year old man was stung in Alamo last weekend, and R9 Hive + Honey urges residents to seal cracks to keep bees out. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ LUPE, a group from the farmworker movement, has advised San Juan to rename Cesar Chavez Road to Campesino following abuse allegations against the leader; local officials and business owners will consider the change. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 47-year-old Edinburg man now uses a wheelchair after diabetes complications led to kidney failure and Charcot foot. Local experts stress the need for early screening and healthy habits, and H-E-B + South Texas Health System will offer free diabetes screenings in April. KRGV
- ➤ The Hidalgo County Health Department will hold a National Infant Immunization Celebration on Saturday, Apr. 25 at the Health and Human Services Department in McAllen from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to provide vaccines and resources for Rio Grande Valley families. KRGV
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Mint Field Live Performance
7 AM - 10 PM — The Gremlin — All ages — Experience Mexico City's avant-pop and shoegaze vibes at their South Texas debut.
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Alejandro Sanz Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Payne Arena — Tickets from $102 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by Alejandro Sanz in Hidalgo, TX.
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WITHPAPERWINGS Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Gremlin — Check ticket info — Experience a night of immersive music with WITHPAPERWINGS and regional support acts.
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